A moment later, she wanted to kick herself. She and the Princess would have no difficulty with their food, but Dale had a challenge—with both hands full, he couldn't eat anything unless he drank all his tea first, and the only way he could drink would be if he used two fingers to hold the cup, while supporting the saucer with the others. There was no place to set it except the floor, and to do that would be incredibly gauche in any company, never mind the Princess's.