✿⊰✲⊱✿ "I thought as much. Well, I wouldn't be a good host if I left you to starve." He walks and links arms with a startled Ainhara and a shy Esshi. "Let's go, ladies!" "Will his brazen flirting ever cease?" Sue quietly asks me. "This is Paul we're talking about. The Earth will stop turning before he ever stops flirting." I reply gently as Yidna and Kim giggle. "I heard that!" Paul says without looking back at us. "Come on, let's go get some small desserts!
✿⊰✲⊱✿ "By the way, Lyn," Kim asks me, "how is your mother?" "Oh, she's fine." I reply. "Which reminds me, thank you so much for that scented fan with the ivory carving. It's become my mom's favourite. She takes it everywhere." "I'm glad she enjoys it. I hope to visit Aurelinaea soon so I can meet her in person."
✿⊰✲⊱✿ "What about your health?" I ask worried. "Won't the journey be ******* you?" "Not to worry, I plan to come by ship. Much easier and quicker than a carriage. I really appreciate your concern." She smiles. "I... don't want you to strain yourself." "And I will not. I want to visit your homeland. I find it ever so relaxing during this season. Especially with your pavilions." "Well, do let me know when so I can have everything prepared for you. Including some Jasmine Pearls." I wink as we follow Paul into one of the large dining halls - one that was connected to the other two.