[The combat flows too quickly for Bethany to tell exactly who threw what spell, in the end. She glances sympathetically towards her small entourage, who all look deeply shaken by their experience. While she might stop to offer comforting words in other circumstances, addressing the mage who essentially led them to victory over the rogue templars seems a more pressing issue.]
I...
[She blinks.]
What?
[It isn't the change in demeanor that catches her unprepared so much as the choice of vocabulary. When was the last time someone called Bethany adorable?
She hopes her surprise will seem aimed at the offer of refuge, rather than the offhand flattery. She won't actually expect it, by any means, but there's nothing wrong with a little wishful thinking.]
That's... incredibly kind of you to offer. Are you sure we wouldn't be imposing?
[After the day she's had, Bethany honestly couldn't care less about how much of a bother her group might be. But she suspects it is in her best interests to make a good impression on this woman, and if some etiquette will improve the chances of that happening, she will put extra effort into minding her manners.]
no subject
I...
[She blinks.]
What?
[It isn't the change in demeanor that catches her unprepared so much as the choice of vocabulary. When was the last time someone called Bethany adorable?
She hopes her surprise will seem aimed at the offer of refuge, rather than the offhand flattery. She won't actually expect it, by any means, but there's nothing wrong with a little wishful thinking.]
That's... incredibly kind of you to offer. Are you sure we wouldn't be imposing?
[After the day she's had, Bethany honestly couldn't care less about how much of a bother her group might be. But she suspects it is in her best interests to make a good impression on this woman, and if some etiquette will improve the chances of that happening, she will put extra effort into minding her manners.]