"My uncle has mentioned you rarely trust things to assistants," she admitted, slipping her watch in her pocket. "Not even in times when you find yourself rushed?" It could be useful, admittedly.

And he hadn't eaten?! She blinked and then pulled out her own handkerchief to offered forward, "Yes, you very well should. I would offer to fetch you a plate but I admit I have no earthly idea where the galley is."