[ Amber sets one cup in front of him and another for herself before taking her seat at the table, holding her cup in both hands and blowing at the tea. For a moment, she seems almost unconcerned about what he's saying, even if she's in fact taking each word to heart. There's a reason she invited him here when she would much, much rather be alone. ]
But when you served the Empress, surely food wasn't an issue then.
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But when you served the Empress, surely food wasn't an issue then.