"And I'm sure your patients appreciate your diligence." Tewdric paused, then added, "Still, perhaps it would do you well to make more of an appearance in society, particularly if you intend to develop your own private practice. But, we should take our seats before the soup grows cold."
Tewdric's own place, of course, was at the head of the table, and as soon as he sat there one of the House Elves appeared beside him, deftly balancing two bottles of wine on a tray. "Hmm, the Riesling tonight, I think. Unless you've a different preference, Theodore?"