Lunise's nervous tension could not last forever with Meesei so close. Meesei found her lean reciprocated with Lunise's arm wrapping gently around her waist. Meanwhile, Lunise participated in scant moments in the conversation while the meal was cooking. Mostly, she had to be addressed directly. On only two occasions did she give unprompted comments.

When Ahnasha offered moon sugar, Lunise paused in thought for long enough to give away that her Elsweyran cultural experience had been a thorough one; she had clearly taken it before. She responded slowly and carefully. "I do not think that would be responsible of me this night." She pulled a strangely kind smile. "Thank you."

Lunise had been careful with her wine as well. Almost everyone in the pack was at least on their way to tipsy while she had barely taken in a glass worth.