"Are you trying to blame Lyra again for not getting out of Wereal and freeing you? Does Lord Kleo need to tell you how many times she tried to escape and ended up being caught?" Gerald gasped, fighting with his own emotions. He couldn't believe he had scolded Tania in front of people or humiliated her. Even though she had a very strong stance that she was a very kind and obedient girl. Therefore she is unlikely to cause a problem.
He is like a disappointed father towards his daughter.
"Gerry," Lyra whispered, trying to get Gerald back into his seat. "What are you talking about? Don't you like the lunch menu so it spoils your mood? Come on!" While occasionally glancing at Tania. 'This way she will hate me even more because she thinks I must have incited Gerry.'