They might reconsider their dislike for you, now that you've landed yourself a mark in history. With that award, a lot more people are going to notice you.

[ her eyes follow rachel when she stands up to leave, but they quickly avert back to her empty cup of tea. well, no use in getting a separate glass for the alcohol.

of course, the minute to goes to down that teacupful of champagne, she chokes on it ]

I-I beg your pardon?