[ overwhelmed with just that bit of praise from someone she doesn't know that well, jeanne blushes. ]

Th - thank you. I am glad it is to your liking.

[ the rest? ]

Yes. I've been tasked with protecting someone very important back home. [ not just to society, but someone important to her.

doubly protective. ]

... But is being a knight that impressive...?

[ almost on instinct, she reaches to grab a macaron but stops short and lets her hand fall to the table as her eyes go wide. ]

I - I forgot snacks! Just a moment!

[ with a clatter, she gets up and hustles back to the kitchen. just a few minutes later, she comes out with multiple plates of little cookies and biscuits to enjoy with the tea. they're overflowing. oops. ]