Gloria
"I'll respond to this tomorrow", Bow says, having forgotten that today he had a 12 hour shift at school 💀💀
Dennis
"Perhaps. Maybe at the start, directly after The Scorching... Mm."
He rolled his shoulders, reminding himself of how sore he was when he'd woken up. He really needed to get his lodgings fixed, but could never find the time. Oops.
"Hm... Maybe so. I wasn't expecting to have my brain picked today, if I did, I would have organized it better before coming."
He snorted in amusement at his own joke.
"I hope so as well... Thank you. At least I'll know that if I'm ready to retire, I have to drag you down into it with me so that you finally get a break too."
It was... Unclear as to whether he was joking or not then.

"Well, I've got an idea. A commission for a commission. We make each other a sculpture. I have a rather large room that I do mine in, but if you have an option that would work better, I'm all ears. I think it would be nice if we could sit in the same room and do them together. Usually, I just do it by myself, but it's hard to get feedback when the other sculptors I know are so far away."
He shrugged, picking a bit of ice out from his penguin's head, as if he was... Bashful? Was that even an emotion he could feel? Even he wasn't sure.
Juanita
"Apologies if the brain picking wasn't to your satisfaction- perhaps a brain poking next time will do?~" He giggled at the horrendously corny joke he made- seeming way too pleased with himself - though seemed to quickly serious up as Amur continued- nodding in respect- though not as an inherent formality this time- but out of genuine respect- a faint blue streak of color running across his face when Amur mentioned involving him in some way- he felt compelled to comment, but simply decided- it was probably most certainly a joke. . . Right? While Calve was certainly the type of dragon to flaunt is ego, especially about his self-proclaimed beauty- to many and himself, his scales were flawless, beautifully shades of glacier blue - sun kissed with hints of gold and violet- but even still, the thought of leaving his post and being spoiled made him feel a tinge of cold guilt for those that worked tirelessly within the palace- he knew they'd be lost without him, and his clever, cold sarcasm to keep them company... He scoffed at his own thought playfully before continuing. 

"That sounds like... An amazing opportunity. I've never carved with someone else before- I usually relegate myself to my quarters. Plus, I'd love to see how you sculpt- talons typically tell a story beyond the piece. You can get into the headspace of an artist based on how they cut the ice- though I suppose I'm just rambling-" He chuckled nervously and nodded to confirm. "I'd be happy to share advice with you- We'll have to make a day - or rather several out of it." He smiled, seemingly excited to participate in such an opportunity- finding Amur's bashful demeanor to be charming, earning a soft- lighthearted chuckle from Calve.

He quickly cleared his throat as to not embarrass himself- though it was interesting getting to know the head of organized crime- he had- so many assumptions about him- and yes, perhaps some were true, but despite his deeds - he was a breath of fresh, freezing air- nobility bickered and backstabbed all the time- but Amur felt down-to-earth, present in his work, and not just filing his talons on the silver he owned. 

"I'm free a week from today- I wish I had more time off, but - I should have a good three days where Penguin- er- not your penguin of course- but my coworker and friend - takes over for a while. So- see you then?"