She smirked at the pale hostess. Her beloved did have such a profound impact on people, not the least of which was the way his commanding presence set her blood to singing. "Your best table, I presume?" she asked the woman who stuttered an assurance.
Once they had been shown to their table, Rodolphus held her chair for her, as was proper, before taking his own seat. "You have such marvelous ideas, Rodolphus. We have not been out in far too long."