[Lupin frowns at this, thoughtful. While he didn't know much, he knew that Alice wouldn't have come about without something nasty occuring in her lifetime. With her comfort and interest in his own career, odds were that she was on one similar, though not nearly as glitzy or as fun. Like during the short time Smoker was sent home, Lupin wasn't certain that Ginia would be in for something entirely pleasant or nice.

He shrugs, but waits for her before taking a sip.]

Perhaps. She seemed to me to be the type who would want to stay here, if given the choice. We don't know her full scoop, Goldie.

Doesn't really matter though. It is what it is.