[ The question has him frowning thoughtfully, hesitating in his answer as he straightens up. ]

There's a magical bard guild? [ First time he's hearing of it! ]

I'm no magic user, Miss. That's sort of reserved for the mages; crusty old men in robes and the like. Funny, isn't it, that sorceresses undertake a great ritual to remain young and exceptionally beautiful, and yet the mages grow grey and insipid.

[ Huh. That is funny. Almost as if... world wide misogyny?! ]