"Good. It is pleasing to hear you've given the matter such thought."
Tewdric allowed a small smile at the compliment, although it was perhaps closer to a smirk. "Yes, flattery such as that is exactly the spirit of things," chuckling lightly to indicate he was joking. "For my part, I will endeavor not to make an embarrassment of myself." Growing more serious, he added, "Truthfully, I have little taste for such functions, but they are a necessary burden of my profession. Speaking of which, we will certainly have to hold a formal dinner to announce our engagement."