There was silence at their end of the table but Nectar laughed all the same and poured herself some wine. Reli offered some help but she politely refused, " Carry on, enjoy your meal. I'll be enjoying mine ".
Athena who was on Eros other side couldn't help but sigh [ Sometimes I forget Sister Empress gets upset ] " What's wrong "? Athena shook her head lightly, looking at Eros " I was just thinking of Sister Empress, I like her even more now ".
Eros raised his eyebrows in shock, " Really? I didn't know you and the empress were that close ". Athena nodded happily, putting some jam on her bread " Surprisingly, yes. I do feel bad for judging her without knowing her. What do you think I should do to apologize "?
Eros only smiled as Athena rambled on to herself. Nectar felt a little nervous when she saw his clenched fist under the table. Nectar looked around the table and Kancor's eyes and hs met.
He wiggled his brows making Nectar smile as she lightly waved her spoon in his direction. Kancor laughed quietly, putting his palm to his temple and looking very bored. Nectar shook her head, still smiling [ Maybe the rest of the night will be alright ]
" I heard you were in the spotlight at the welcoming banquet. Do tell Nectar ". Nectar leaned forward in her seat, resting her elbow on the table as she supported her cheek lazily.
" Well, I was able to meet our honorable ambassadors and dancing was fun. But the food was delicious ". Nectar laughed lightly " So good, one could fight over it. If only I could've brought some for you Resna ".
Resna nodded gratefully, happy the conversation ended without any sort of humiliation. Nova smiled sneakily, looking at Kancor " Your dance with Prince Kancor was something we've never seen before ".
[ I need a barrel of wine to scream into. I'm tired ] but shrugged all the same " I couldn't remember the Crepta way and it would be beyond worrisome to leave the dance floor. Prince Kancor as well was of great help though he has two left feet ".
That got a few laughs while Kancor glared at her half seriously. " We had to rush over so we didn't get the chance to see it ". Nova nodded in agreement with her mother and added, " Sister did a wonderful job organizing the banquet ".
Eros perked up slightly at the comment [ If Nectar takes credit for Athena's work, that should be enough to cause a rift between them again ] But Nectar shook her head, " I didn't plan it, Our First Lady Athena did ".
Nova blinked a few times, " Really "? [ Something's wrong with the spell ] Nectar nodded lazily, " All credit goes to her, even for this our celebration at Winter Castle later ".
Kira again slammed the table angrily, " Impossible, it's never been done. The Empress always plans events like this. Stop this nonsense at once ". Nectar poured herself another cup of wine calmly and raised it to the chief priest, " I admire your woodwork Priest Losra. Your tables are so sturdy ".
Nectar stared straight on, looking at a picture on the wall " You're wrong Empress Dowager, it's already been done ". She smiled, turning to her " And in no more than a week no less ". Kira fumed silently, " It's against the rules ".
Nectar nodded understandingly, making imaginary circles on the table " You're right. There's only one solution ". Again she shrugged, " I simply change the rule ".