[ So, it really is figurative. It sounds like a legend. ]

It's not that I don't think our preferences can have an impact — I just don't trust these producers as far as I can throw them. In your case, you made it clear to us early on that that was influencing your choices. He didn't.

[ Contrary to his nonchalance, she is stern about this. The actual matter of them being matched or not matters little to her, but the lack of urgency and responsibility? That's something else entirely. Then, dryly, comedically: ]

At least you got the "polite" version.