"I do not know about all of that," Sabine said. Meesei's suggestions were valid, though the extra hurdles put pressure on Sabine. "If it catches light, it would always cast a shadow. Even if the regular portal is made invisible somehow."

Regardless, their conversation would continue as the next course was brought out.

Lunise was curious about the soup. She lightly stirred and spooned at the flakes of fish. Her slow first taste made her lift her eyebrows a touch. "Hmm." She swallowed and spoke. "Fish is not usually used in this dish, Ahnasha. At least not in Rimmen. Due to the closest main water body being in the Empire, fish is not a common sight in traditional foods." She pointed her spoon into the bowl. "Though, it suits the flavour, ultimately. I shall have to suggest this to the chefs I [i]do[/i] know cook such dishes."

"It's good," Janius concurred.