Alain shrugged one shoulder, taking a cup from her with a smile and a little nod of thanks. "My guess? They're not just talking about you. Either of you." His smile faded, and he wrapped his hands around the cup, looking down at the tabletop. "They haven't talked dan-dinh since we arrived. Am I right? They have..."

He trailed off, looking at the door and sighing. "They have a lot to talk about. They'll be back before too long. If either of them has a black eye, I'd suggest not mentioning it."