"I suppose your brother can be forgiven," Pansy said, glancing over at him. It didn't matter this was a solemn occasion, everyone was working their angles. That was the real reason for such events. After all, the only occasions where all of these powerful men and women came together were funerals and weddings. "He seems to be otherwise occupied with matters of state."
She gave Morrigan another smile. "Welcome to my country, or should I say, my country of birth, as Ireland will be my country starting tomorrow." She was trying, at least on the outside, to give her all for this, and to show she could be a team player. Her loyalties would always be to Ernie, but she was not going to reveal that to anyone ever again.