Beth falls silent as they approach the tent, in part because the woman makes it clear that she should and in part so she can watch this play out. The guards don't look especially impressed, right up 'til they're told to let them in.

It reminds her, a little, of Maggie. Haughtier, maybe, and a very different accent, but it's that same won't take no for an answer voice and gaze.

"I'd understand better," she answers, when the woman's attention returns to her, "if I knew what was going on."

Her voice is pitched quietly, her expression neutral, but there's a slight pointedness to the words. She's not going to nod and smile over a deal when she doesn't know the terms.