All of Cadmus's friends eat as soon Cadmus does. Meli ate the vegetables and bread on her plate with significantly less manners than Cadmus and the Retainers. She doesn't even bother to use utensils, she just eats her food with her hands. The meat on her plate remains untouched. She even subtly, or not so subtly, moves the roast meat on her plate over to Cadmus's plate. 

They all listen to Cadmus when he speaks. At the mention of finding a way to earn coin, Elena reassures him, "I'm sure the three of us can find a way to earn payment during our stay if we need to," 

Meli looks to Cadmus when he brings up going into the Forests of Vestarel. She simply nods quietly in response to his inquiry if she's up to going into the forest. 

When he brought up going to meet the Chief, Garrick answers, "That would be wise. I'm not sure if we'll be able to catch him tonight. He might be heading home if he hasn't already," 
Isolde adds, "We did arrive at sunset. If Chief Garou isn't at his office tonight, then we can meet with him tomorrow morning. At the very least, I think we can agree that wandering into the forest at night is not a wise idea right now," 

Meli answers in agreement, "It is better to start looking in the Forests in the morning,"