Unaccustomed to such heavy fragrance and smoke, she began to cough just moments after the door was shut behind her. Wafting the air in front of her, Freda scanned the room for other exits and hidden dangers.
Spoiler: Investigate?
The halfling noted the diversity of those present and pondered that Gaedren Lamm's influence may be more pervasive than she had realized. Upon reading the new note, Freda frowned suspiciously. She remained standing near the doorway (and opposite the incense) and pondered whether to instead wait outside when suddenly she caught a glimpse of a native Varisian's magic. Freda turned to the flamboyant, confident, and relaxed young man and held up her letter when he mentioned his.
"It is likely too elaborate to be a veiled threat or attempt to kill those against Gaedren Lamm," Freda started. "However, I would warn you - cough cough - against eating anything until the host shows himself. He is a stranger to you, is he not?"