Marietta had hardly forgotten that Melinda had danced with Pig a few months back. She was a terribly jealous person. She might not let it out publicly but she never forgot when someone crossed a line. As far as she was concerned, Melinda was guilty of breaking the girl code. She offered a polite smile never the less when the other girl slipped into the seat next to her.
Lovely! This was just what she wanted. She would have rolled her eyes if it wouldn't have given her away completely.
"The Ministry keeps me tied up," she said with a polite smile. "What brings you around here? Obviously not the fine food.. I mean who enjoys the food here. It's poisonous!"