[it was likely her upbringing, being trained from birth to be graceful, elegant, and charming. her mother may have weaponized all of that in the past, but she wasn't in any big hurry to change, especially since she was the sole heir left to their family's legacy. even Tinya knew she'd eventually have to take her place, but she was in no hurry to do it any time soon]

Oh! Well, happy birthday in advance. [warmly teasing before taking a sip of tea] I'm going to remember that.

[it was strange to think of being alive for her, too. she'd been killed, burned to death by a terrorist with a grudge, then spent a year as a ghost. but she got a second chance and she's not about to waste any second of it]

They do! And it's going to be at the Raccoon Room, so people won't have to navigate this mess. Moonlight would be awfully put out if I had her lead multiple groups of people. I'd like to think you're right. About friends, I mean.