Wisp: Marcus → Everyone [The writing is angular and strong, clear and precise. As always, there is little second guessing with him.]
There is always a measure of comfort in knowing that nothing really changes at these parties. The same faces, the same personalities, the same games, the same outcomes. Some of the details may change, but the major things never do.
At least there seems to be a new recipe for honeyed dormice in use this year. It's an improvement.