[ He frowns, but her rudeness isn't as offputting as it might be for others. It's not as though social niceties mean much to him and he's not usually the type to be riled up easily, particularly when he's found a subject of curiosity like herself. ]

I'm afraid I haven't met anyone who can...smell colors before, although as an artist I'll admit to finding that rather interesting.

Is this a typical ability where you come from?