[Now both eyes are open, because welcome, Natalie, to Mogget's One-Stop Banter Shop. It's open 24/7.]

Really? What a coincidence. You sound exactly how I'd imagined a young human would: like a silly little know-it-all.

[Harsh! But there isn't anything hateful about his tone; it is, in fact, surprisingly mild. He's just bored... and curious as to what her reaction will be. Some humans explode! Other humans sulk! Only the most interesting humans bite back, which is why he watches her face very, very carefully.]