"This is a great party, you've done an excellent job."
Lex smiled at the man whose name he had forgotten mere moments after he had introduced himself. He was just another one of the people who his advisor had invited to this party, and despite not caring for the man or his words, Lex kept up his facade of politeness.
There was no need to give these people reason to hate him and make enemies when he could make friends, even if most posed little threat to him.
The expedition had arrived, and what had been gained for the city had been very good, and much had been given without the need for trade. The green court had given much as charity including enchanted items, storage cells full of exotic foods, and a few alchemic recipes which they could actually use.
