[ She taps her glass against his in a silent toast before taking a sip, savoring the flavor of it. Smiling at his manner, and the wink, her gaze warms with amusement as she regards him. ]

A reminder that's needed for most newcomers, I'd wager. I suspect not many brought here were prepared to deal with the reality of being abducted to another world without warning. And no obvious way to return to their homes. [ Most people aren't going to react to a surprise like that well at all. Not that she blames them.

But she turns to regard him with a curious glance, since he is playing host for the evening. ] But I take it to mean, since you're playing host, that you've been here for a while now?