She is so damnably tall. As she leads at a length. Enough that Lakshmi that she has to extend to keep up with her. At least until the stairs and at least... that is at the same pace.

How ridiculous she must look, kept beside such a tall woman. Trailing after her in a flutter of material as the long skirts and veils and shawls drape behind her on the floor. "It will be alright, with a few hours, I can prepare." What sort would they have all this cold? Huddling around the fire hoping their fingers didn't freeze off.

That's mean, Lakshmi, but at least it gives her something to giggle on the inside over.