Diane let him escort her into the dining hall. After they were announced, he took her to her seat. She wasn't surprised by how he shut himself off from her the closer they got to the dining hall. She was used to the men in her life ignoring her when in public. He was a proper lord, and she was just a woman. She knew her roles well. The more formal he got, she stood straighter and took a slight step back. Even staying on his arm, he was aways an inch or more ahead of her.<br/><br/>She took her seat, giving him a small smile. A few moments later, Gavin escorted the two comtesses in, surprising Diane. She had never seen her brother open up to a woman before and was very shocked to see that he looked so comfortable with two on his arms.<br/><br/>Gavin led the women to their seats, kissing their hands as they sat down. It didn't escape Diane's notice that he kissed the palm of one woman. Diane blushed, realizing that her brother may finally have fallen in love. She looked down, not wanting to witness any other moments of intimacy.