[Alice really is striking out with this woman, huh. She doesn't press the issue, instead tucking the napkin away and leaving it alone. There are any number of very good reasons to refuse the gift--pride, a lack of trust, a lack of need, feeling as others need it more--but it feels invasive to try and figure out which it is. This conversation has been awkward enough without her intentionally making things worse.

In response to the woman's answer to Alice's musings, she sighs and glances back at the guard. He's pointedly not looking at them, although it's clear from his posture that he's listening. She should probably be careful with her words.

But she won't be.]

I don't believe that. If it was something that straightforward, they'd be more clear about it. Instead, all we've been told is that you await trial--they won't even tell us what for. I suspect they've told you even less.