Clara became visibly upset, and Mab tilted her head a little, curious at the outburst. After all, Clara had been the one to bring up Cindy in the first place. Mab definitely did not understand Clara's concern. But again beyond what it could do for her, Mab rarely considered what another being might feel.

"Yes, the variations are why I am observing." Mab generally used the law of averages. Watching how people acted she got a general idea of was was socially acceptable and what was not. Clearly many of these people felt differently about gossip than Clara did. The girls with their newly warmed drinks were giggling and talking about a friend without a care in the world.