*The words don't process at first. Jyoti's busy trying to get the girls to settle and drink some tea from a dainty teacup and not slosh it on themselves. But then the words come through and her head jerks up.

The woman - what's-her-name? - is grinning. It's toothy and clearly at their expense. She decides to deflect her attention.*

I...could you help me? With the two of them, it's so difficult.