"Well, I certainly did not expect it at the very least." He admits simply. Shrugging in an ingratiating manner, keeping that smile all the same. Though, before he continues, he looks again at the smuppet in his hands, his expression thoughtful.

"Ones whom have such interests, in my experience, do not carry themselves as you do. It is a nice change of pace. Not quite the interests themselves are by any means strange nor surprising, rather, you break the mold."

He looks back to Dirk, tilting his head curiously, "I do so hope my surprise is not upsetting, scant do I wish to insult you, when truly all I have is admiration."