[h3][color=D0D8FF][b][i]Lady Alyssana Grey[/i][/b][/color][/h3]
Left with Evelyn, Alyssana quickly discovered the woman was not much of a conversationalist.  How much of that was due to Finnegan's tampering and how much was Evelyn's nature was not clear, but if Finnegan had expected her to find diverting company in the woman he was sorely mistaken.  A pity.  At least she was saved the interminable tedium of a protracted conversation by Charlotte's arrival.

"Lottie?  Why hello, what an unexpected pleasure."  Alyssana favored the newcomer with a small smile of genuine happiness.  "This is Miss Evelyn, a friend of a friend."  Damn Finnegan for neglecting to give the woman's last name; he should have known better.  "You seem to be doing well, Lottie.  It's always good to see you in high spirits."