[ manners, and a few decades of her own under her belt. the growing smile seems to solidify something for yennefer, something that has her own smile curling. ]

If only she could have seen it, indeed. But don’t worry- I will recount the entire evening, and in particular the graciousness of our hosts. [ she can play at this game just as well as all the others, and if there’s one thing she’s learned, a woman in power is not to be underestimated.

yennefer let’s put a breath, not anywhere near a scoff, but a sort of exclamation. ] It exceeded any expectation I could have hoped to have. If I hadn’t known any better, I would have thought myself dreaming.

[ as she gestures for yennefer to follow, she moves with ease, stepping in behind the elegant woman as they move further inside. yennefer let’s her eyes wander, but only briefly, before her attention is back to celeste and the decadent room. the bottle of wine catches yennefer’s attention first, and then the plush seats. she has been on her feet for most of the night. so she moves further inside, picking a seat for herself and settling in. ]

I hate to admit it, my lady, but I don’t recall seeing you at the Blooming. Were you able to attend?