[ If his coping methods aren't great, hers aren't much better. And holiday or not, she's not likely to take anyone or anything for granted here. She's grateful for the chance at all, even if it has been provided by morally dubious mages.

But she hops down off the counter then, grinning when he scoffs at her comments, more than happy to keep up the comfortable, playful banter between them. Sliding over to him, she drapes herself over one of his shoulders instead. Totally helping here, yup. ]

Oh, I'm not playing around, either. It's been a while since I had to infiltrate a monarchy. Should be fun. [ She has a really weird definition of fun. ] What can I help with? Because as delightful as watching you play Gordon Ramsey is, you might as well put me to work.