"There's a belief as my people need water we don't mind being splashed with other liquids. This is not so"
You suddenly have many questions but no real desire to have actual answers to them.
The Ladies stands:
"Gentlefolk, welcome one and all,...
Let the feast begin!""
The guests are quiet as the serving is carried out barring murmurs of polite thanks to the servants.
You take the chance to scan the room paying particular attention to::