[When he doesn't take her hand to shake it, Bela withdraws it and lets her hand fall down by her side, smiling politely. Maybe he wasn't one for shaking hands or possibly a germaphobe. In either case, Bela just lets it slide and takes no offense.
Her mood is considerably lighter when the tea is placed in front of her, looking just right.]
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Her mood is considerably lighter when the tea is placed in front of her, looking just right.]
Thank you, Ned. This looks splendid.