If they'll go to such measures for a single apple, why even have them? It's ridiculous to have an orchard no one can eat from. [and she raises an eyebrow, quite impressed with his magic] It may be an all too obvious allegory.

[at his question, she gives him a wry smile] Honestly, I'm unsure. I'm a new resident of this place. I take it you are as well?

[she probably would have wound up taking an apple herself, eventually, so it's rather nice to have found someone so capable of defense]