Horror's response to this was simply to smile. She had done her best to make things just so, and she was pleased with the results. She had little doubt the rest of the evening would be any less to her liking.
Pulling out a chair for Archie to seat himself in, Horror spoke to Corvina without turning around to look at her. "I will be serving in a few minutes. Make sure those two outside know." Horror extended one pale hand to Archie, the other still resting on the chair.
"Make yourself comfortable. If you'd like a drink, there's plenty."