"It's nice to meet you too," Leith said to Annabeth with a smile. "I have to say, this was definitely an interesting way to meet someone." He looked at Ssarak when the Esyire spoke, and nodded at him. "Good morning. What are you two doing today? Nothing gossip-worthy, I hope," he asked in a conspiratorial tone with a grin that he hoped showed that he was joking. "Anyway, I'm a bit bored, mind if I join you for a while?"

 Leith noticed the pillow Ssarak was holding, and then the items that Annabeth was holding. "What's with the baby stuff?"