Alecta was pleased find out Altair was already here - she didn't like to be kept waiting. If anyone, it was her who made people wait, simply because she could. She was a woman of great power and she liked to show people that with her every small action, be that an allusion or an outright threat.
Then again, Altair held power in his hands as well and she was instantly reminded of that when she saw his table choice and the only seat left for her - she would have to turn her back on everyone. Wonderful. She had killed one too many people while their back was turned to feel good about that. And with Altair, she would have to think that he knew it would make her feel uncomfortable.
That man. She sometimes wondered why he wasn't on the Council yet.
She plastered a smile on her face which was only half-genuine and nodded her head at him in recognition. "Altair. I do hope you haven't been waiting for too long."