The older female mercenary knew that the murderer was not the younger thief. She allowed the younger thief to save face in front of her mother. The message was passed through the mercenary saying that she doubted highly that the murderer and thief were one in the same. The receiver of the message was the young thief, whom did get the message because the mercenary dropped the cup and watched her quick reflexes at catching it. Also, I would say that they had eye contact which is seen as a from of aggression in this culture. However, the mother and family were not shamed as the message was just between the mercenary and the thief. She showed great respect for family.
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