Altair accepted the package and the greeting. He set it on the table before going around the small table and pulling out the other chair for Ari to sit. "You look lovely as always," he said, meaning the compliment. Ari did always know how to dress for any particular situation, and she looked well besides.
He waited until she was seated before returning to his own chair and sitting down himself. "I take it Ordalia agreed with you?" he asked, taking up the package she'd brought and inspecting it. "Giant scorpions and turbulence aside, of course," he added, shooting an amused smile across the table.