Marken watched the maid place Ellas napkin into her lap, and narrowed his eyes slightly. He didn't catch the item that was passed between the two, But what he did notice was very specific. He didn't recognize the maid, though that wasn't unusual, usually. However, Ella had been here for a day, the serving staff wouldn't know who she was, nor would they know to act in such a manner to her. However, the second action that she took, or rather didn't, is what set Marken off. She didn't try to put his own napkin in his nap, despite the fact it was obvious who he was. She was not normal serving staff, not in the least.
He made no note of it as he prepared himself a plate, cutting himself a large slice of ham before piling a large heap of potatoes next to it on his plate. Marken always preferred to serve himself, because only he knew how hungry he was. It just felt more satisfying to make himself a meal, because it was himself that did it, not someone who was paid specifically to do it. A slice of bread was the last thing he grabbed, though before he could bite into his food, Ella was asking him another question. "Er... Neither. I prefer to read. I know a great deal on things like geography, though most of my reading is fiction."
With that said, he cut off a slice of ham and brought it up to his mouth with a satisfied 'Mmmm'. A forkful of potato followed quickly after, the two tastes intermingling in his mouth. Another bite quickly followed, before he looked to Ella. "What about you? Surely you do something in your free time." He leaned back, pulling a piece off his slice of bread and popping it into his mouth.