"I find myself suddenly and painfully aware of the vast gulf of difference between 'time when I'm not working' and 'free time,'" Seimei says drily.

He worries about Ysalwen a little. She'd be very cross if she knew.

"Ah, Liranan. I am relieved to know that you, at least, have an activity you enjoy."

Although he's not sure what it is. While Seimei speaks many languages, Dog is not one of them.