Maddie grinned at Agatha but said and did nothing that might interrupt the moment between the two of them. She had the sneaking suspicion that Ater's politeness didn't quite cover everything he was doing to make Cassie more comfortable. Still, she listened as Cassie described the Houses and a concerned look crossed her expression. "Several of those attributes might be used to describe myself as well," Maddie said, turning to Agatha. "I'm afraid I do not understand."