Gerta chuckles warmly as Kalila sits beside her, already reaching for the bread to tear off a piece.

[b]"Well now, I was plannin' to wait till after breakfast was settled, give ya time to get some food in that belly of yours."[/b] She passes Kalila the bread basket with a knowing smile. [b]"But if you're feelin' ready to share, I ain't gonna stop ya."[/b]

She leans back slightly, her tone light but her eyes sharp. The joke is clear but the questioning underneath is very real.

[b]"So then, lil' princess,"[/b] she gestures at Kalila's fine dress, the pendant, the way she carries herself, [b]"who are you, really? And what brings someone like you to my doorstep in the dead of night, lookin' like you've seen a ghost?"[/b]

The other staff members have gone back to their own conversations, the chatter of breakfast filling the space. They're not paying attention to Kalila and Gerta's discussion.

The young half-orc is talking animatedly with Mick about something, gesturing with his hands.

[hider=OOC]Group Perception Check: 4 - The staff is too focused on their food and conversations to eavesdrop. https://www.roleplayerguild.com/rolls/29628 [/hider]

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[b]What does Kalila say?[/b]