Max, for all his negotiation tactics and business acumen, is not actually a very convincing liar. Probably some residual programming where machines shouldn't be able to lie at all. But what he is good at is half truths, and sidestepping answers, which is what he does now.

"Ah, yes. Something like that. And the town where I do most of my business is rather closed in. It's on an island, quite old and historic, and the roads are narrow which does not make for a relaxing driving experience."

Generally because he's usually being chased and has a full escort of hired goons around to keep him safe.

"I see. I hadn't realized you were from a place that had travelling merchants and carriages." She didn't exactly dress like a medieval peasant so he has no idea what he actually expected - mostly that he didn't give much thought to her background.