"The pleasure is all mine," said Nanamo as she smiled in reply, sketching a bow in return as she showed Ashelia to the veranda. My she did look stunningly like the ahem, former late lady Ashelia of Dalmasca if reports were correct.

"I hoped to reach out to likeminded individuals considering the information we had obtained during the royal dinner," said Nanamo. "My own personal finances have become stable through business deals on a small level, and I am in a position to start striking out."

"Your Grace," said Papashan. "Elevenses is ready."

"Ah yes, please Lady Ashelia, come eat with me, I'm sure you're hungry to the trip to the city."