[ She nods slightly. Yes... He is the shortest one. And she sympathizes. She doesn't really understand their situation, but it must be tough.

When Cid brings up the question of food, she lightens a bit. ]

We may be a landlocked country, but Central seafood is rather good. [ She gestures towards the center of the table. ] I would suggest the grilled lobster bites, or the mussels in tomato sauce.