[ Despite the growing smile on his face, Trahearne's trying really hard not to let it transform into a grin. He's already embarrassed himself enough today.

He nods in agreement at first, but then pauses. What is he like? ]

I am...hard pressed to think of anyone as brilliant as him. He shines in every endeavour he undertakes. [ His eyes drift up as he thinks. ] He is intelligent, witty, adept in combat, deeply caring... ...Handsome.

[ Not once in his entire time in Songerein has he commented on another's looks, so this is also new. Beat's getting so many new sides to Trahearne today. ]