Padma had been busy packing away for their trip to Istanbul. It was primarily for business, but now she realised just how much more work was needed to pack for Nathaniel as well. It would be an exciting couple of weeks.
But first, tea with Pansy, and all the mothers and girls and children. It seemed like an age since she had seen any of them. Dressed in a fine teal summerweight silk, and Nathaniel in dark blue child's robes of a more sturdy silk, she allowed one of Pansy's elves to guide her to where the others were. It was a beautiful home, and Padma was excited to see her friends again.
She looked around when she saw Pansy, but nobody else just yet. "Did I get the wrong day, or am I just unfashionably early?" she said with a smile as she saw Pansy. Nathaniel was bright eyed at the sight of a new person, but he giggled just a little as Padma greeted her.