The casual affection of her tone makes his smile brighten. That's good, the way they so clearly care for each other. "I'll remember that for the future."

Seeing Desdemona step forward as a clearly distinct person comes with the realization that there must be a lot of negotiation and compromise involved in everything they do. He's a bit boggled and very impressed. "You said you're interested in...medicine, Penric, but not being a physician. And theology. I'm guessing that this is a partnership of shared interests, or you wouldn't get along very well. So what's interesting to both of you?"