"Thank you." Lex offered a smile to Maria, and a quick nod to the others as well. She followed suit as everyone took their seat, shifting her chair close and sitting up straight. Once tea was presented, she kept the small cup between her hands and took her time indulging in the fragrance. But however much she considered the tea to be a luxury, especially in comparison to what was typically offered her, once the food arrived Lex became immediately rapt with it.
Considering herself nothing if not observant, a lemon cake was within her reach in moments. Once her prize was secure, it was then she considered the conversation at the table with more direct interest. "Lively indeed," Lex agreed enigmatically, sipping into a cup without explaining further.