(Arya)<br/><br/>"Oh, my dear, you look positively troubled," She said observantly as she escorted the girl to one of the empty tables. She did sound as though she spoke with most earnest emotion. It was true, too, what kind of hostess allowed a guest -- even one she didn't particularly want around -- to feel discomfort? Elizabeth attempted another smile, hoping it was reassuring enough to ease some of the tension the young ginger exuded.<br/><br/>At Arya's question, which Elizabeth could read that the red head thought she shouldn't ask, Elizabeth's gaze broke away and her head turned so that she could look in the direction Hiato and Vanessa had gone. She lifted one hand and waved it in a dismissive gesture as her black eyes returned steadily to focus on Arya. "I believe she is a reporter or a journalist, sweetness. It isn't an uncommon gesture for certain hosts to offer suitable attire to guests who do not have access to such," she answered casually, her brows lifting in a musing manner as she studied the fair features of the young woman before her.<br/><br/>Suddenly, Elizabeth straightened and clapped her hands together, "And I now realize that I neglected to answer your question prior to your distraction," she began and leaned forward in a conspiring manner, "You wished to know where His Grace is. He will be joining us tomorrow." At this, Elizabeth smiled in a highly entertained way that suggested she found something amusing. This wouldn't be far from the truth, there was such unease and tension surrounding both human women that she couldn't help make a little social jest. She sat back, her shoulders straight in a natural effortless way that indicated she had grown up -- one time or another -- being told that posture was just as important as manners.<br/><br/>In a way, Elizabeth was hoping this would aid in the soothing of nervousness and ill mood that the young lady was feeling. For a change of subject, Elizabeth added conversationally, "Do you know that I participate in a charity that provides gowns for formal affairs to underprivileged young ladies?"<br/><br/>"I find it to be a most worthwhile cause, actually," she said resolutely.