"Oh yes, they're absolutely fine. It's a pity they couldn't come, but I suppose that would be my fault for sending out the invitations so late," Winter replied with a smile. With a graceful hand he picked up the teapot and began to pour for his guests, starting from his left and working around the table. With George and Apollonia engaged in discourse and Marianne explaining the proper way a lady took her tea to the young Claudia, Winter took it upon himself to keep his fae guest entertained.
"Anyway, dear Delanei, how are you? I do hope you've been keeping yourself well since our last little meeting." He poured her tea as he spoke. "How are you finding court? "