[ Peter might like to boast a little bit if he's confident in his abilities, like about giving massages, it's because there's a degree of trust to them. He can feel Molly relaxing and it both makes him happy and proud that he can accomplish that. When it goes down to it, he's quite the sucker for pleasing his partners.

Ego is always an upsetting subject, even if Peter was the one to bring him up, and he gives Molly a soft, appreciative look after the tiefling holds his hand in a show of comfort. It does help, a kind touch always makes Peter feel better. ]

It's only a trick, they don't really hurt nobody. Acrobats are much more fun. And I love a good story, I think I would have enjoyed to see all the performances of your troupe. If only we had a circus here too. [ Peter pauses, before adding with a cheeky grin. ] We do have plenty of clowns.