insufferableyouth:

   ”Why are you here in the first place?”

[Her curiosity gets the better of her and she wonders why she asked the question at all.]

   ”—And how did you.. you aren’t human.”

[Her nose crinkles as he adjusts her blankets and she sits up further.]

  “Tell me why you’re here.”

     _{“Well, clearly.”}

  _{[ He grins a little ––}

     _{she must be utterly clueless. ]}

     _{“I think you’re a very interesting girl, Rowan. I’ve heard quite a bit about the Cromwell bloodlines, if you must know. A lucky bunch, you lot.”}