[Simon's still interested in these powers, though it's an obvious snub of his question, he doesn't take it badly.]

Maybe to ..see if we'll help them or not? We're supposed to do things- people talk about gaining favour with the royals. I've never really had to do anything like that.

[Maybe this is one of those things, deeds that would please the royals? Even so, Simon's still more curious about this voice.]

I'm Simon.