The effort is obvious and appreciated, which is why Amelia doesn't push like she might do to others. She's also trying really hard to be better about this whole social thing, so she's taking it easier than she normally might.

"That's an interesting way to get someone's cooperation, appealing to their softer side. A very clever thing, actually." A wry smile pulls across her face. "I didn't know you could learn things from fiction novels, but I stand corrected. I wonder - would you have any other recommendations for books that have scenes like this in them?"

It might be a bit of a stretch, but if Esther likes to read, Amelia feels like she can't go too wrong with a question about them.