<em><strong>Martin</strong></em>, the simplest conclusion you are able to draw after observing Gull and his party is almost embarrassing: the trap is your assumption that there is one to be found. There is an intrigue afoot, to be certain, but no direct danger. And with<em>that</em>realization, it becomes clear that you were meant to find something and react accordingly, possibly to the embarrassment of House Dorcha and the further disadvantage of Lady Eliza.<br/><br/>Someone was counting on you being a suspicious Mentat, turning your strength to weakness.<br/><br/>How very<em>interesting</em>.<br/><br/><br/><em><strong>Nadira</strong></em>, Lakshmi seems surprised when you address her. She certainly blushes too much for a proper acolyte. Whoever trained her has not done a very good job of it! Which may be why she is here without a minder. Such a one is expendable when there are greater plans afoot. Still, she rallies well.<br/><br/><strong>"You are too kind,"</strong>she repeats.<strong>"Of course we accept your hospitality."</strong><br/>