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There had been introductions. There had been a little banter back and forth, all meaningless, but with meanings behind it. There was a little confusion when the seating occurred as it seemed there were a few too many people for the table. It was sorted out, Evan standing with the household servants as Gem sat between two of the Myrned envoys.
“I hope you like spicy foods, Highness.” Ambassador Ouetal motioned to the plates being put on the table. “This is a dish from Myrned that sometimes has foreigners drinking far too much water after a bite.”
Laun picked up a spoon and poked at the brown and orange food. “I will try, sir. I hope I do not disappoint you if I cannot finish it.”
He smiled across the table at her and took a bite of the food himself. He made a ’not bad’ face and continued to eat. Laun had her bite and waited. There was a flush of heat and spice after a little bit and she made the mistake of breathing in at the wrong moment.
There was laughter from the Myrned people as Laun coughed and drank from her tankard. “Milk works better, Highness.” A slight rolling of his ‘r’ was the only indication that he grew up speaking another language. »Read More