Whispering to each other, Weggie and Gerald knew that Tania had a bad plan. Especially when they see her who looks strange with a very forced gesture.
"Is she trying to dance like a broken goose?" whispered Gerald with wide amused eyes. His chubby body pressed as close to Weggie's as he could.
They were still at the front of the dining hall, reluctant to enter despite Duke Kleo's invitation. At least they knew they couldn't be in Wereal without Lyra. So before she arrived and entered the dining hall first, then they would stay and wait for her.
Moreover, they didn't have enough guts to face Duke Kleo head-on at the dinner table. Especially trapped in a quiet and empty room. They must have felt very awkward.
"I don't know either," Weggie shook her head, lowering her voice as best she could, especially when she saw that Lyra and Tania could hear what they were saying. "We'd better ask Lyra if we have the chance."