That's true, if nothing else... though I haven't let go of the feeling that Miss M is going to try something and some point during the party.

[Out of the corner of her eye, she can see that Gible is attempting to climb the buffet table to get to the food, but as Gible is far too small to accomplish this feat, she merely ignores it for the time being.]

I'll leave you to your rice then, shall I?