The young woman was still smiling over the cupcakes and the fact Melody was just getting the happiness she deserved after losing so much. The warm thanks that some of the three Tawa and two Lawu families had given her also warmed her, almost even more than the shawl wrapped around her form. She almost felt... meaningful, that all her work wasn't in vain and that she meant something.
Then she heard her name called and her stomach did that strange lurch. Half excitement and half disappointment though more at herself than the man greeting her. Really, Vesper scolded to herself, Really? Lot was not the most wise choice to get 'butterflies' over, Vesper knew the Trade post gossip, but he wasn't - "Good morning!" She turned and returned the wave, the smile cheerful still if a touched force. Not matter what, it was best for Lot not to know, "Glad to see you up. I didn't think I'd get to see you today."