[ "Escape" is an interesting word. Why would he be fleeing from his own family's land? But it sounds like he's found something of a like soul, despite their obvious differences. ]

Yes. Some prefer riding pegasi or wyverns, but I've always been partial to horses. [ It's a more grounded experience, literally. ] I suppose that's more representative of my interests. I've never been much for the arts—I think I'd snap every string on a lyre before I could coax out any music from it.

[ He sounds exasperated about it, but he does admire people who can manage more delicate things. The strings of an instrument, words in a story, a paintbrush. He doesn't tend to hold much other than a weapon or a quill these days. ]

...I understand the struggle of paperwork, at least. [ He sounds briefly amused about it, because what a boring thing they have in common, but then he falls into his more usual melancholy. ] Was there a reason you wanted to leave? If it isn't too forward to ask.

[ That restless, driving energy has to come from somewhere. ]