[ Sandry is busy drinking the last of her soda before leaving when he says her name. She didn't think he knew her. Certainly she's friendly with people, but their lives are fairly divorced, what with her still being in school and she doesn't remember seeing him in the tea shop. Maybe he's been there when she's not working. But, Aldrip is small enough, so it shouldn't surprise her too much. Still, she has to swallow both her surprise and her drink before she chokes on the latter. ]

Yep, that's me! And thank you for the offer, Claude. I'll keep it in mind.

[ She looks down at the empty glass in front of her. ]

Can I wash this before we go? You've cleaned up for the night but I've dirtied the glass again.