Mildly surprised at this news, she allows her gaze to slide toward Tai Huang, who is waiting, albeit with company, by the counter. But it's only a momentary glance, and she soon offers another faint smile.
"The seas," she answers slowly, "have been obligingly calm. I thought to return to Singapore, but it was made clear to me that wouldn't be a wise move. Have you been here all this time?"
Not that it's been very long, mind. It's just that time seems to move more slowly for Elizabeth these days.
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Mildly surprised at this news, she allows her gaze to slide toward Tai Huang, who is waiting, albeit with company, by the counter. But it's only a momentary glance, and she soon offers another faint smile.
"The seas," she answers slowly, "have been obligingly calm. I thought to return to Singapore, but it was made clear to me that wouldn't be a wise move. Have you been here all this time?"
Not that it's been very long, mind. It's just that time seems to move more slowly for Elizabeth these days.