"[color=indianred]Quite so. I wonder what my brother did to catch her attention so,[/color]" Roman murmured back, a curious expression on his face.

Reia crossed one leg over the other, watching Emiri with some amusement. She would certainly need some lessons on hiding her displeasure, as the brunette's rather expressive face showed her disdain at Cassandra. Still, her reaction was much faster than anyone had anticipated. Emiri had immediately placed her own hand on Jaakuna's lap, tilting her head as she would smile at Cassandra. "[color=pink]After we arrived, Reia and Cassandra have come as well,[/color]" She explained to Jaakuna, subtly shifting herself closer to him. "[color=pink]I'm sure Savayna and Shion will also catch up, though we arrived rather quickly compared to them.[/color]"

"[color=indianred]Surrounded by beautiful women once more...ah, this is the life, I tell you. The only thing better than a charming woman is a nice, warm cup of tea.[/color]" Roman stated cheerfully.

Reia couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. "[color=turquoise]With all due respect, we are here for the treaty, not for pleasure,[/color]" She couldn't help but remind him.

"[color=indianred]Better to share such trying and irritable work with those who are quite easy on the eyes rather than stuffy, elderly men,[/color]" Roman didn't skip a beat.

Emiri couldn't help but giggle. "[color=pink]Good to see you're handling things well here,[/color]" She couldn't help but comment.

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As Wesley spoke, a pair of maids would enter soundlessly, laying two pitchers before them and enough cups for all. They bowed and left the room without a word, and as Lorenzo listened, he'd pour a cup of what looked like wine. He poured out a second cup of water, offering it to Nadeline, who would take it. As Wesley finished, Karolina would speak. "[color=orange]I like your hair, it makes you look very mature,[/color]" She told him as she would take the drink Lorenzo offered her. "[color=orange]You know, both my parents were dark haired, but you can see I did not, and neither did Justine--may her soul rest in peace--who came out closer to red hair.[/color]"

"[color=darkorange]Dad was blonde. Grant was the only one that got Mom's hair,[/color]" He nudged Grant, pausing only to take a swig, but he would continue. "[color=darkorange]Still, all of us came out with Mom's features. Dad was super gruff and had sharper facial features. We all came out a lot softer--though Grant looks more like Mom than the rest of us.[/color]"

Grant scowled at Lorenzo, causing Nadeline to laugh. "[color=coral]He means you look like Margaret, not that you look like a woman,[/color]" She said, though she would let out a happy sigh. "[color=coral]I'd love our child to look like Wesley. It'd be like having a little mini-Wesley![/color]"

"[color=darkorange]It's going to be the ultimate symbol of your love,[/color]" Lorenzo added, grinning at Karolina.

It was nice to see Nadeline look so pleased about it. It gave Grant some satisfaction. As he was about to drink, he sneezed, spilling his wine. "[color=magenta]I've got it,[/color]" He would take a napkin from Karolina, discouraging her from cleaning it up. "[color=magenta]It's probably a sign, though I should probably take some for the road, I doubt Savayna's going to be happy about...what I lied about.[/color]"

Nadeline frowned, though she remembered a similar situation with Jaakuna and Emiri. "[color=coral]I'm sure she'll understand,[/color]" She assured him.