It is a mercy to be going incognito for many of them, surely. But the second part… that he has turned over in his mind since arrival.

"If they wanted to be rid of us, they would not waste this extravagance on us." Tenn motions to the cabin, and airship, in general. "And they would be disinclined to transport us in such a display of power and comfort unless they wanted favorable opinions."

If she hadn't stopped the tray, he would have, with wide-eyed interest. These are pastries, so of course, he must try them, taking three plates of varying desserts and arranging them around him with precision like he does this on the regular basis. While a smile flickered over his lips at the sight of the treats, he regards the dumplings with skepticism of his own. "I do like dango. But I did not expect to find familiar foods here." Unless it’s not truly made from mochiko. Well, adding this plate to his collection, too. For research.