[ Honestly, she can't help but laugh as well. It's ridiculous what she's been reduced to. And if she can't laugh at herself then why bother going on? ] Well, I'm glad to provide a good chuckle at my expense.

[ She pries the letter opener from the table and lets it dissipate into aether. ]

That's true enough. I suppose if being outnumbered and getting beat up can't take your dignity, nothing will. [ She chuckles, grinning across the table at him. ]