"I suppose we must," Lily chuckled, tapping her glass against his again and taking a small sip and they turned down the left hand path. She was quiet for a few moments, glancing up at her companion sidelong every so often.
Finally, she asked carefully, "Ser Kentamin, why...why are you out here with me? I know you said the party isn't exactly to your taste but...surely you could have toured the gardens yourself, if you'd only wanted some quiet and fresh air." Her lips twisted into a wry smile and she added with a small chuckle, "You didn't have to take pity on me."