<br/><br/>Isabella’s heart flipped when she saw Diego wink at her.<em>Is he interested in me?  Could it be he likes me?  Does he have a girlfriend or lover back home?</em>She felt herself blush, which she rarely did.  Her smile grew bigger.  Perhaps he was suggesting he would like to spend some time with her alone.<br/><br/>“Gracias,” Belle replied to his compliments.  “Clarise is an excellent cook.  Please leave room for dessert, as we are having Flao' with Torrefacto Espresso.”  I hope you like it.”<br/>(OOC: A mint and anise flavored cheesecake with a rich, full-bodied coffee.)<br/><br/>She picked up her wine and sipped it, looking at the Ambassador over the rim, then smiling as she set her glass back down.  “Perhaps the Ambassador could tell us more about Spain’s cuisine and his favorite dishes after dinner?  Perhaps you would enjoy walking in our gardens?  I find them very serene and beautiful.”  Clarise entered the room and began serving the meal.<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>