He inclined his head to Mateo as he took the drink and then faded back a little ways. At least until it became clear that whatever had begun between him and Sohalia had spurred an unexpected Taliesin family reunion. Then Sohalia left and he was contemplating leaving them in peace until Remi and Mateo headed off to get refills and his gaze turned to Flora with a concerned tilt of his head.
"I am glad you came," he said quietly. It was either an act of bravery, or an act of defiance to those who had attacked her. Perhaps both. But still the Doubletake bore the shadows of her experience in her eyes, and he recognized it, though if she did not mention it he would not. "Luck to you tonight, and to Enzo." He had seen Jack earlier, though at the moment the captain was not in evidence. Still, he stood quietly at his co-ruler's side, lending his quiet support and presence until either her escort or her family returned, or she sought out a different covnersation partner.
"I am glad you came," he said quietly. It was either an act of bravery, or an act of defiance to those who had attacked her. Perhaps both. But still the Doubletake bore the shadows of her experience in her eyes, and he recognized it, though if she did not mention it he would not. "Luck to you tonight, and to Enzo." He had seen Jack earlier, though at the moment the captain was not in evidence. Still, he stood quietly at his co-ruler's side, lending his quiet support and presence until either her escort or her family returned, or she sought out a different covnersation partner.
