[Blue considers this for a long few moments, weighing exactly how one would ask that sort of thing without being potentially rude. Rudeness could lead to unfulfilled requests.]

With a bit of luck she won't find such a line of questioning offensive. I have no wish to anger my temporary patron, after all.

[They were under the Ringmaster's roof, often literally.]

Or perhaps one will turn up sooner or later that might be approachable without such concerns. Though only having a year to wait, the odds may not be favorable.