"And you have provided us with shelter, support staff, and the kindness to welcome us into your traditions," Delta counters with a small, knowing smile. Wouldn't hurt to make the Lady, through her servant, think that she's failing somehow in the realms of courtly manners to her guests.

"As the space allotted us has been said to count as our place under our rules until such time as our departure or an agreement otherwise, then welcoming those individuals necessary into our space to judge my skill means that I have a host duty to them to see that they want for neither food nor drink while they are present."