Octavia made him wait for the answer, because this clearly called for some more of that rum.
Or just for something to occupy her hands, and for a decent excuse not to be looking at him when she said, casually (or at least attempting it), "Being happy."
Re: On deck
Or just for something to occupy her hands, and for a decent excuse not to be looking at him when she said, casually (or at least attempting it), "Being happy."