[Lief's not entirely sure how to take that remark, just as how he's not sure whether to take that as a sign of a good or bad relationship (goodness knows that Jasmine and her father are far from openly affectionate, but he would never doubt their love for one another).

Lightly, he speaks.]

Well, I must admit that I myself sometimes tire of the outdoors. [Jasmine would probably hate to hear that, but seriously, a guy can suffer only so many near wilderness-related deaths before he gets sick of it.] And certainly, there is danger to be had. Do you truly have so many problems with your brother, though?