Oh, no, it didn't really work at all. But he found it charming anyway. The attempt and the failure. As was evidenced by his continued smile.

"Ah. I should have suspected a name so beautiful." He grinned right over her knuckles, before lowering her hand once more. "Call me Giac. Please. It is my great pleasure to make your acquaintance." He took a step backward, and gestured for her to step into the room. "Are you hungry?"