[ no clue at all, save that it takes one doing who was used to doing things she's not supposed to, to notice that Annie appears to be... Up to something.
Though that why that something was as mild as having a drink? Mysteries for later on, as Annie offered up the drink and Lakshmi, behind her veils, seems taken back. At least for a moment - Gildor has no small problem with drink and she knew better than to drag him with her.
So it takes her a moment construct a wall that omits him from anything particular to her situation at the moment before she nods and... Takes the drink, go follow with the mildest, lightest sip. Erring more on the side of being polite and good manners than anything else.
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Though that why that something was as mild as having a drink? Mysteries for later on, as Annie offered up the drink and Lakshmi, behind her veils, seems taken back. At least for a moment - Gildor has no small problem with drink and she knew better than to drag him with her.
So it takes her a moment construct a wall that omits him from anything particular to her situation at the moment before she nods and... Takes the drink, go follow with the mildest, lightest sip. Erring more on the side of being polite and good manners than anything else.
"Thank you, Miss Annie."