It was more the level of enticement. The fact that she was so enthralled with him so quickly was a bit alarming, and yet did not feel as out of place as it probably should have. She tried not to think about it too hard and turned her attention fully to the question he asked.

"Ah. My leylines? Yes, they do." And they were pulsing fairly quickly then, as if to indicate a sudden increase in heart rate. "The magic coursing through them responds according to my heartbeat, as well as my emotional state. As you may suspect, I would be terrible at card games where I am meant to lie." Was that a joke? Sure sounded like it might be.