The bard nots and gives a tip of the hat to Cadmus before the next song plays. 

All of the retainers look to Cadmus when he reassures them that they can take the time to grieve the loss of the orchard once more. Elena smiles at him gently and she speaks to him, "Thank you, Cadmus. But please, don't worry about us. We'll take what time we need, and we won't forget to help you. You can count on us for that," 

When Cadmus's attention turned to Meli and offered her a choice to go with him, or to stay with the Retainers. He can see her taking a moment to think about it, before she stands up from her seat at the table. She answers him, seriously and with a look of determination to match her voice, "I'm going with you. I can't just sit and do nothing but mope forever,"

She then gives a smile as she makes an irreverent comment, like she used to in the past, while gently nudging him with an elbow, "Besides, someone's gotta make sure you do't get lost in the Forests of Vesteral,"