After pleading his case to the both of them, Ethirdir could only stand back and see how the two of them reacted to his words and, more importantly towards each other. Hani was the first to respond, and she stated clearly what Doryn might've found confusing earlier, telling the Captain exactly what she thought of him and how confused and hurt she was by his behavior. There were genuine emotion in her eyes, which struggled to contain tears, and Ethirdir would've reached out to embrace her during a more appropriate moment.<br/><br/>Then came Doryn's turn to respond, and he did his best to explain his reasoning and his beliefs that had come into conflict with Hani's expectations. Confirmations of jealousy, explanations of the "sex and dancing" connection that had sounded baffling earlier, and a several other words that did their best to let Hani see Doryn's side of the argument. The only thing missing was a direct apology, and Ethirdir certainly noticed the lack of that necessary component. In his limited dealings with the Captain, apologies coming from the man had been rare, so it wasn't out of character. But didn't he know a man was supposed to apologize to a lady, regardless of whether he was at fault or not...?<br/><br/>But Ethirdir couldn't force Doryn to apologize - it would sound forced and insincere to Hani, who likely wanted something authentic. All Ethirdir could do was hope the Captain would swallow his pride and give the girl what she wanted. That, and...<br/><br/>"It is clear to me that a lot of misunderstanding has crept between you two," the Elf finally said, "and there is still much that needs to be cleared up. But I cannot speak for either of you any further than I already have - I can only hope you both see it fit to talk things out." A pause, and then he continued, "However, I can speak for myself. Perhaps I can...apologize for my own role in the proceedings tonight. I did not wish an urge to go dancing Hani to devolve into an argument between you two, and I am sorry that it has happened like this. Perhaps as a way of apologizing fully...allow me to invite you both to dinner. Doryn, you have hosted me numerous times in the past at one of your lavish affairs, but I have never returned the favor. I think it is time I rectified that, but with something more personal with just the three of us. And Hani, you and I still have an appointment to...appraise your item, but it would be an honor to host you in my home as well. I do not hold gatherings at my home lightly, so my decision to host the both of you should tell you how much I believe in the two of you to recover from this misunderstanding."<br/><br/>Ethirdir knew that the two of them would need to work out their argument partially in private, but he hoped that the offer of a dinner hosted at his home would encourage them further.