Lips pursed, Delphine looked between Aelius and Tiberius before settling on the cat. She couldn't say her immediate opinion of him was all that positive, but she acknowledged the importance of his role. "I look forward to working with you." Mauvian were assets.
Please refrain from vomiting in my apartment in the future...She glanced back up at Aelius then, trying to find recognition in his features.
A corps dancer with the DCBC. There were few among those ranks Delphine recognized. Pride and arrogance played a role in that disconnect, but she'd never felt entirely welcomed by the other dancers. Up in coming, rising quickly, Stroud had pointed out likely envy, and the dancer had taken that explanation to heart. She accepted a glass from Stroud with a soft murmur of gratitude before dark eyes flicked back to the purple haired youth again. "My apologies, but I'm afraid I don't recognize you. Have you continued with the company post corruption?" If he had, now that they'd met, she'd be sure to pay better attention to him.
Stroud reigned her attention back effortlessly with her inquiry and the dance bowed her head in a nod. "Yes Mistress. I found only growth while away."
And I'm eager to show you. A heavy practice and performance schedule had given new strength and stamina, honed technique and poise. She was eager to return to the DCBC with aspirations of rising to principal in the fall. Beyond the physical had been the mental stressers of not only traveling abroad for the first time, but doing so on her own, and remaining on her own for the whole of a year. Touring continuously from country to country and through dorms and accommodations of varying comfort. It had been
hard, but she was sure she'd returned stronger for it.
She gave her wine an appreciative sip, drawing in the strong scent before swallowing. Delicious, and much needed after a long day of travel and odd hours. Delphine suspected her sleeping schedule would suffer over the next few days with the difference in time zones.
Eion's smooth voice pulled dark eyes to him, and silvery brows rose at the directness of his questions. Not offended, but surprised. "It was a honing of preexisting skills and strength." The nature of the trip had been to benefit her civilian career, but there was certainly overlap. "A day to settle would be ideal, but is by no means required," she answered primly as she looked up to their general again. "I can return to my usual duties immediately.
