Alastor observed as the conversations between the people around him continued. The way Richard asked the questioin soewhat confirmed his suspicions that there was something going on between the two Hawthornes. That might provide him with an opportunity, though his main focus now was still Serena and Autumn there was no reason not to try out talking with Desiree. After all if Warwick was to steal what was "his". He should be allowed to do the same, of course given that Desiree would probably already have very strong feelings for her brother already, he might be wasting his time, but he didn't need to succeed did he?<br/><br/>He went along with the toast, before they began eating, his eyes darting over to Desiree at times very obviously and blatantly, he could have easily concealed those glances but wanted to see Warwick's reactions.