[ Unfortunately she's not quite so casual to pick up on that intention, though it is more that this business with the memory has her slightly more on edge than she might have been otherwise.

She'll return a few moments later, having noticed some of those glances, with her tea and also after having informed her family that she might just be a little more preoccupied for a bit. Not that she hadn't already been distracted, but this issue would only continue if she did not address it. ]

... Is something amiss? I had not wished to distract you from your meal, but if you do not mind company then I certainly can remain.