( decades in the court have left him with a sharp eye and a sharper ear, and the combination of 'monsieur' and 'hydro' has him turning to face the woman with a searching look. at first glance she is unrecognizable; then again, he has seen so many faces in the opera epiclese he would be unlikely to recognize her even if she hailed from fontaine.

nonetheless, he affixes a polite smile onto his face. )

My thanks for the offer, but I'm afraid I will have to decline.

( he may prefer water above all else, but he can and has imbibed other drinks in the past when left with no other alternative. so long as it isn't fonta, he should be able to make do. )

Though you appear to have me at a disadvantage, Madamoiselle....?

( please state your name and occupation for the court. )