[The man gives her a wide grin, the hand in his pocket tapping on his thigh.]

Well, of course you do! It's a fine tale, after all. I'd say it's only the finest that get repeated, of course, but that isn't always true, is it? Some tales are repeated for less than fine reasons. Greed, envy, pride... All those things we claim are below us, but come to claim us anyway. Don't you agree, stranger?