"Better allow them more breath and time, then. They'll not need my manipulation of either."

Somehow she makes it sound very polite and very calm, rather than dry and faintly amused. Herian is curious, not eager to be rude or unpolite, and her general level of low-key (not that low-key) cautious.

"And yourself? Do you consider yourself a great orator?" Herman starts to walk, then, watching to see if Avery of the Kitchens will go with her.