Makaria didn't fail to note his reaction of surprise, but she was well used to it by now. She'd hadn't been lying when she said people thought her dumb: it was because of not knowing things like who the Amish were. "Yes," she said with a nod, a little amused at the thought. "I suppose that is very true. Maybe I'll try that next time. It seems like it would be better than just not knowing."
After taking a sip of her tea, Makaria asked, "is your sister helping you adjust after... your time away." It was a very unnatural phrasing for his captivity, but it was out now.