[ "This place where so much emphasis is placed on appearances." He, a person who takes great care in his appearance, says to her, another person who takes great care in her appearance, and neither of them are from worlds anything like this. She just smiles and lets that one go. ]

Don't misunderstand, Seymour, I know well enough the value of my work. I couldn't well charge anyone for it otherwise! I take issue only with the two things being equated. To elevate me to the same level may not belittle me, but I do feel it does so to them.

Much as my services will surely be a boon to you, I think there are still degrees to these things. Perhaps to understand that, yourself, will be part of the appearances you learn to keep as you navigate this place.