[ Intelligence is a bonus, but Semiramis largely considers it secondary. Strangely, it is kindness that she most values.

However, she provides him no direct hint, though she hardly minds the conversation derived from the question, simply taking the opportunity to turn it back on him. ]

You sound like a man who doesn't mind some competition from your partner. [ She finds this somewhat unusual. At least, back in her day... which was sometime ago, intelligence was not something highly valued in a companion. ] Of course, you may correct me if I'm wrong.