<strong>"Ariel, tis a joy as always to come here. And the company is most appreciated I assure you"</strong>he said giving a bow to her he noticed that her Prince was not here either to entertain or keep Ariel and he had to wonder what it was Eric was doing down in the wine cellar.<strong>"Your husband is not here with you to welcome guests? Seems a touch of poor form. But then again I haven't been guilt free of such misdeeds. In either case perhaps I could stay here with you and keep you company."</strong>Adam offered though he had a budding question on his mind that he did not voice. Belle seemed very upset with him when she left and had to wonder if she was in poor spirits because of it. Adam looked about tat the other guests and then back to Ariel<strong>"Its been a long time though Ariel. Maybe we should catch up."</strong>