She'd mingled for well over an hour, indulging in conversations on a manner of topics that she found both pointless and boring, all in the hopes of hearing the codeword. It wasn't as if Thetis had anything to gain or lose from anyone here, but the thought of meeting the person who had encouraged her to punch someone then flash them if things went sour had perked her up far more than she was willing to let on. He was the creator of some of the more worthwhile experiences she had allowed herself to date, and didn't seem to hold the fact that her son was a giant prick against her.
Thetis didn't find that often outside of a select group of people so if it meant wandering around listening for random mentions of produce then so be it.
She had just gotten herself a new glass of champagne and started to make her way towards a different section of the room when she heard it plain as day - carrot. Pausing, she glanced over her shoulder and responded casually. "I hear carrot cake is in this time of year, it's a shame I've found none here."