[ Surprise hugs still throw him off-balance a bit, but he's not the least bit displeased. Grinning genuinely again, Zack follows his lead, safely away from the stuffed audience. ]

I guess you could say that.

[ It's not too far off-base, although fairy tales have given him the general impression that there's a lot more to do with being a knight, specifically. ]

We don't have any castles to defend, but I've fought plenty of dragons. And maybe defended the honor of a few princesses, too.