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A chuckle "Indeed, presumption of action would be far more devastating to my reputation than to yours, good Dame" He bows despite their simiar rank, and steps aside so she may go on "Bon appetite to you and Sir Sergei"

Sir Sergei, when she appears, turns to greet her and holds her gaze, like one raptor observing the other of the opposing sex, frozen on guard for just a moment, then appreciative speculation, then to focused and quiet Admiration "I work with some of the most beautiful and deadly winged creatures known to the sky every day, and then you come forward and even eagles must bow "

Suffice to say, the Varich is impressed

The Ailil is also impressed by his turn of phrase, and some of her sharp edges soften in his presence. She moves over to interlace her fingers with his, taking the knight's hand. "Then let us be eagles both, and bow only to the winds." Despite a rocky start, it promises to be a very pleasant night.

And so it proves to be.

(Fade to a lovely evening)