Re: Grand entrance
"You'll lose that adorable sense of optimism after at least a few of these," Emerson assured her with a sigh and an eventual grin to follow. "Assuming you'll be up for accompanying me to more of these? Save me from all the socialites and the gossips?" he asked hopefully.
"As for the basket, well... Usually some super ancient wine, either spiced with some sort of enchantment or mingled with fae blood for the vampires. A few charms to bless the home with positive spirit energy or something. Fine cheese, silver platters..." Emerson waved a hand. "Boring, right? Mine's useful for if the housewarming party goes really well."