[wit. she approves of this one, and she stifles a laugh before shaking her head.]

Do I seem like the sort of person who'd say it about both?

[well, she could pull if off if she wanted to. she meant the animals, but the idea of someone so casual they'd make that statement about the people they encounter...it's a thought.]

Ah, but with the mingling you get the sorts who want to show off, to proclaim how kind hearted they are with their money and their attendance, meaning anyone who doesn't show gets noticed. And some can't bear to be shown up, so they'll rise to the challenge. That leaves those who came for love of charity itself.

[she says it all so easily it doesn't sound cynical. someone instead amused by the clockwork patterns of people one can spot.]

It's a solid mix. Works every time.