Pepper & Merlin
Pep narrowed her eyes just slightly. "Merlin? As in the wizard?" She let her gaze carry up and down the woman's body and ascertained she was either definitely a woman or an exceptional crossdresser. She was very much on guard, but she tried not to be too outwardly tense.
"I'm glad you're enjoying yourself. Darcy did a great job, setting this up for everyone. It'd be a shame if someone didn't enjoy themselves." Well, unless they'd been roped in by accident, but even then, sometimes those were along the lines of a happy accident. "Are you enjoying yourself here, aside from speed dating?"