"Oh, I don't mean to say that there is something to this curse at all," she proclaimed far too quickly, her smile breaking forth and her tone slipping to suppressed laughter far too quickly for it to be truly genuine amidst her speech.  "No, no, what I mean is that perhaps some ruffian from the land of Egypt has come forth to attempt to frighten people into the belief of a curse."  Her smile was warm and patient, suggesting that she didn't mind those who would believe in such things even if she showed no inclination herself.  "No, that seems far more likely."<br/><br/>Her head turned to Dr. Harman, shining her smile in his direction.  "Good evening, Dr. Harman."  Her arm shot up to offer him the back of her hand as well.  "Charmed, I'm sure.  Would you like to share the events to which you've been privy this evening?"  Near instantly she realized that that might come across as too interested a question, more than simple conversation, and mentally chastised herself to calm down and focus on the proper matters of etiquette.