Tea Party?

We've been in Samudara for a few days now. On our first night here, I decided to go to the flats. V told me about a place I could potentially develop my idea of a meditation/relaxation/self help business. They sell shampoo? Whatever. I talked with the main business leader about my ideas and truthfully, I'm not sure I want to go back. He gives me sketchy vibes, and I don't think he'd allow my business to run the way I want to run in. I also ran across a dinosaur fighting ring! I saved a baby stegosaurus and named him Pickles. He's absolutely ADORABLE! I love him already and I can't wait to train him and love him. As I was heading back from the flats, I felt like I was being followed. It was Malenti!!!! I haven't seen her since I ran away from home. It was such a relief to see her. She gave me an invitation to a party being hosted by Zahir soon. She's under his employment and seems...happy? Which makes me happy for her, of course, but I can't help but have my concerns. She's still a servant, but she says Zahir treats the servants of his house well, and that she's happier than she's been in years. She has a lot of responsibilities, and she's even the one in charge of getting this party together, which I understand is a huge honor. We caught up over drinks at a nearby tavern. Afterwards, we parted ways and I returned to the party. I handed over the invitation, and they were immediately suspicious. I get it, it's Zahir, but at the same time, it's Malenti! She wouldn't do anything to cause me harm. We were best friends! Everyone else was trying to make plans for how to potentially sabotage this party, do some spying, whatever, but I left. I want NO part in that. I want to support my friend. I trust her completely.