"Kaleeth, it's not a disaster yet." Janius held her arm in an attempt to calm her down. He lowered his voice. "Listen. No one knows Julan's opinion on this yet. There's a chance we can persuade him to take the marks. It's not ideal, and I would prefer not to talk him into something he isn't comfortable with, but it doesn't sound like there is a good alternative right now."

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Rhazii nodded and proceeded to collect a bottle and a corkscrew.

"I would not trouble ourselves overmuch about glassware," Calia responded. "They may provide fine presentation in a restaurant or dinner party, but they otherwise only provide an easier surface to smell the wine across. Do not mistake me for impracticality -- here at a picnic, any vessel that does not spill over is superior."

Llarasa turned her attention to S'nashi and Gwindir after she received her soup bowl in both hands. "So, Shevari mentioned that you two own a shop in Leyawiin. Is it running well? Tell us of your lives there."