<em>~ Nicci, in the great hall, with Angus and Mila before dinner~</em><br/><br/>Nicci smiled at Mila, what a beautiful woman, she thought, there was a real softness about her that look she often wished she saw more on the cat walk and only seemed to be prevalent in artists models, a natural beauty that had no hard edges.  Rather than putting out her hand Nicci stepped up to her and putting her hands softly on her shoulders kissed her cheek swiftly before stepping back, "I think a kiss is in order don't you?  We will soon be such good friends I am sure. And look we are obviously on the same wavelength already, our dresses coordinate beautifully," she added laughing lightly trying to put her at her ease, and gesturing to the two blue dresses which looked so good together.<br/><br/>Angus held out a glass of champagne to Mila and said sweetly, "Well you both look good enough to eat, I must say, and your dresses are beautiful," he picked up his own glass and raised it, "Here's to new beginnings," he toasted before taking a sip and then adding in a teasing tone, "And beautiful women."