Diconix accepted the refilling of his more than half full goblet while eating some bread. Unlike his companion, he was more at ease at dinner parties. His blue eyes sparkled as he complimented them, watching what they ate and how much they drank. Matching them for the most part without appearing obvious. His first forays of compliments did not get the smiles he expected so it was time to change tactics. Respectfully silent as Cyrene explained they could not speak to their goddess this night.<br/><br/>He gave a smile. "Perhaps Zeus has sent the storm so we may get to know each other better. Our understanding is it will require both night and day to over come that which faces Thrace. Surely that would require that we be... comfortable with each other."<br/><br/>Diconix held up his goblet. "A drink to friendship in this hour of mutual need." His hand with the goblet constantly moving as he favored both with smiles. As many times before, it appeared he was drinking a lot when in truth of the three he had had the least.<br/><br/>Ariana's soft voice brought his attention to her. He gave a chuckle. "I have heard many things about Thrace my dear. Many true and many not." He glanced to Cyrene. "The King is noble and just. He has a small temple dedicated to both of our deities within the city walls."<br/><br/>Then he turned his blue eyes on Ariana. She was a lovely vision to him. "I am not from Thrace but Sparta myself so do not fear to offend me. My mother serves at Delphi. She spoke often of your temple here and how beautiful it is. I am glad I have had a chance to see it along with such gracious hostesses."