"I suppose," she says, smile lingering. "Life is complicated anywhere, though, isn't it?"

Clarice sounds like she might be genuinely asking. Given her sample size of her world and Baedal, she's inclined that way, but she supposes hers isn't a typical one, from what she's gathered.

"Probably nicer if it's a good drink. I'm afraid mine is going to put my eye out if I approach it wrong."