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[Color=salmon][b]Time:[/b][/color] 6 p.m.
[Color=salmon][b]Location:[/b][/color] Guest House
[Color=salmon][b]Interaction:[/b][/color] [@princess] Hafiz, Raif, Charlotte, [@Lava Alckon] Farim, [@Potter] Layla, [@13org] Mayet, [@Rodiak] Nahir, [@infinite cosmos] Munir, [@Helo] Leo, [@Tpartywithzombi] Ariella, [@JJ Doe] Riona, and [@Inertia] Auguste
[Color=salmon][b]Mention:[/b][/color][hr] Alidasht Cuisine 

Lorenzo kept his mouth shut as the food was being served. Not because he needed to stop talking, but because he was salivating with the anticipation of eating a meal that would make up for such a busy day. He hadn’t eaten breakfast, and lunch had been rushed. The duke was sure Gilbert felt under-used today and would make sure to ask him to prepare something once he returned home. He wouldn’t actually eat it, but he was sure Gilbert would just enjoy knowing his services remained needed and appreciated. 

His tummy emanated a low growl, making him want to jump the table at the food but the duke would never do something so foolish.

[Color=salmon]“What peculiar, yet delicious looking food. Disc-shaped bread, chicken on giant toothpicks, and look at that whipped peanut butter!”[/color] Lorenzo was delighted by the sight, especially with the fact that no one had personally plated dishes. [Color=salmon][I]Wow, this is how they eat? Sharing a collection of food? Marvelous. Despite their rudeness, it's admirable that they keep with the same eating customs as their peasants.[/I][/color] Lorenzo was itching to dig in but a glass of water and whispered words stole away his attention. A dark-haired servant woman with an olive complexion was quietly addressing him as he poured his glass.

[color=DAF6C7]“Is there a reason you cannot be as bold as this with Edin or Calbert, Your Grace?”[/color] 

[color=DAF6C7]“They would not trample over you as much if they knew you could bite,”[/color]

Lorenzo was taken aback by the servant, his lips parting slightly as he looked up at her. [Color=salmon][I]How… How did she know?! How did she know I wanted water?![/I][/color] Lorenzo was a bit spooked but would at least give the psychic an answer to appease her. 

[Color=salmon]“It's my second day in Sorian, dear. And my first courting season without my duchess.”[/color] Though he didn't speak as quietly as Riona, his words were vague enough to leave any keen ears guessing the topic of their exchange. The words could escape the servant herself if she didn't give them the appropriate amount of thought. To say it so simply was a bit scary to Lorenzo. It was only his second day in Sorian during a courting season without his late wife. It proved everything was and would not be the same as it was last year. That [I]he[/i] was and would not be the same as last year.

Once all of the first course was set, Lorenzo grinned at everyone down the table. He could see everyone was eager to dig in but something had to be said first!

[Color=salmon]“Ahem! With everyone here and the food ready to be devoured, I think it is a good time as any to say grace over the food served this evening. I am not sure if the Alidasht practice something similar but it is an old Caesonian tradition of giving humble thanks for our meal. I can lead it if you'd like your highness.”[/color] Lorenzo gave Sultan Raif the most nod of confidence.

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