The evening rolled on as everyone enjoyed both Georg's sumptuous cooking and the selection of wine he'd provided. Conversation grew more and more relaxed with each cup, though everyone seemed to be holding back to some extent or another.
Micheline was, perhaps, the least restrained when it came to the wine, and within an hour, her gaze was slightly unfocused while she leaned back in her chair.
"It's really wonderful though," Micheline said, holding her goblet up and pointing at Ashlynn with one finger. "You found a way to make it all really wonderful. Wonderful castle, in the mists like a fairy story, and a beautiful princess all to yourself. It's lovely," she said. "And I'm very, very happy for you."
