Zorl did not want to explain the delicate friendship between his girlfriend and the governor so he didn't respond. Jelly was a reporter, it was not a problem for her to be seen in public with Scarlet.
He did hope to listen to the conversation just in case Scarlet got his Jelly into trouble.
"Jelly Bean dear, it's so great to see you." Scarlet welcomed her friend.
She was holding a cup of chocolate mint tea and she took a sip. It happened to be hot and burnt her tongue. She winced and handed the cup to Adler who poured out the tea without hesitating. It was nasty stuff according to him.
"Hot, hot." she whispered as she frowned at her brother. "Don't waste my tea."
She turned her bright smile to Jelly and pointed to an empty unoccupied chair. "Sit down Jelly bean."
