Kass had taken the young woman's hand warmly and started to say- well, at that point, he couldn't even remember, but something in reply to her statement, but Clavia and Rhodes derailed it.
He looked down at the young queen. "Would you perhaps do me the honor of accompanying me to see what the offerings on the table are? I must say, they smelled delightful when I entered town. I'm sure you're curious as well."