"Magic's always been around, Anna," he assured, and couldn't help the smile that crept onto his featured when he remembered that, in a way, she was actually right. He'd followed Anna's family to find his own, after all, and what were the trolls but magical monsters? The crazy boat party was totally new and unrelated, but still.

The smile faded a little at mention of 'the royal line,' because it was a small reminder of how separate they really were and how out of place he felt in this environment. Still, he shrugged the comment off, shaking his head. "I guess it just proves me right. I knew you'd be trouble."