[ what is tact, how does milla navigate rudeness? she sees no reason to coddle anyone, as they must all eventually learn to stand on their own two feet. but maybe being a little tender with her words right now might help? ]

Yes.

[ MILLA... ]

However, this should not be counted as a bad thing, Natalia. It is through failure that we learn important lessons.

[ ... well okay, it could have been worse. and at least she doesn't seem mad that the dinner was ruined. ]

I apologize if my offer seemed forward, but perhaps together we can accomplish more than we could alone.