Martha watched, with wide eyes, Cassandra's elegant approach. Martha paid attention to Cassandra's feet, her shoes and simple but effective attire more generally...gathering her cane, Martha clutched it close to her chest, gripping the shaft of the cane tightly. Listening, smiling and eager, to Cassandra's words, she replies cheerfully; "Thank you, Lady Cassandra! Thank you kindly for your congratulations!" another happy smile, she adds, with sincere interest: "I do hope you are well, my Lady! I do hope you enjoyed the New year festivities too!" clutching at her cane, Martha keeps her attention mostly fully upon Cassandra, but briefly steals a glance to Obadiah and Kryser...to see if they are free to be introduced to Lady Cassandra.