[Which Gabriel takes as his cue to make his return. They seem to have got their Emotions out of the way, at least as much as they're likely to. Besides, he'd hate to miss an opportunity to tease Anna.]

Well, we're all genuinely concerned about Anna, what with the terrible life choices and the hideous fashion sense and all that.

[He breezes back in, apparently trying to balance the three drinks the human way. Any success he has is limited at best, but he manages not to spill anything. With as little ceremony as is physically possible, he plonks Anna's cocoa down on the table in front of her, then passes Balthazar his tea before retreating back to his corner. Next time he might consider using a tray.]

I haven't missed the girl talk, have I? You know me, there's nothing I like better than a good gossip session.

['Missed', he says, as if he hasn't been listening the whole time. What is privacy?]