[ Far from it; it's almost reassuring to hear someone address her in that way. It reminds her of Mr Jarvis, whose presence and friendship she misses immensely — even though she's glad to know he's safe here in stasis. The question he poses makes her smile and it's warmer and more genuine than any other she's offered in this conversation.

No one has ever asked her that before. Not since waking up, at any rate. ]

That's a broad request, Mr Poe. [ Mister it is. ] I suppose I'd have to say the music — and dancing. They have both on the surface, of course, but it's different. And since many of my friends are from after my time, I'm hard-pressed to find anyone who can dance a decent Lindy.