There was a bright blush on Angelique's face at the eagerness of Tehr's praise, but she seemed genuinely pleased she had done so well. A chuckle rose from her lips after a moment despite herself, and Rosalyn too seemed amused though she nod her head and smiled apprecitively at the half-elven maid, enjoying the stew just the same though trying to keep herself looking a bit more refined, but the fact her stew was vanishing at a pace far quicker than a relaxed pace she seemed to usually keep spoke favorably of Angelique's skill in her opinion as well.<br/><br/><strong>"Mmmh, worry not Master Tehr, the meal is excellent and I can understand the reaction. She has truly outdone herself today."</strong>Angelique curtseyed slightly at the praise, while Rosalyn focused her attention to listening to Tehr. She nodded slightly at the time, seeming quite pleased on the news about the inroads being made for the non-humans in the court, a friendly smile across her face as she chuckled.<strong>"Well a human court should be mainly for humans but having a few people from different races along to offer their own addition to the court's sessions. Of course, this would only be when such counsel is desired."</strong>Her expression was a bit blushed at something, seeming to think about something a bit quietly for a moment before focusing again and smiling to Tehr again.<br/><br/><strong>"While the war may be dreadful business, it is business all the same and the coin paid for the weapons would go enrich someone's coffers anyhow. If things are getting bad having a ready supply of coin to enact plans and plots as needed will be a definite boon. I am not saying that I think there will be more trouble back home but I am thinking its good to be prepared and if making money from the conflict is what is called for, then so it will be. They would be equipped either way, and supplying both sides might not make either of them too indebted to yourself but it would also make sure neither side has a clear advantage in the conflict."</strong>Her thoughts on the matter seemed to be a bit neutral, she wasn't speaking any ill about profiting from the war, though a bit of sadness was visible on her face as she continued on a moment later.<strong>"I wish their issues could be settled by other methods, but their nobility has been spending a large amount of coin on their military, and their ship building has taken up many young men as has the training. They had obviously been gathering their strength, and the fact they had a civil war spark when everyone was preparing for conflict anyhow merely means their violence was turned upon their own countrymen instead of others."</strong>She remarked this a bit quietly, though looking up at Tehr a bit more warmly at the change of topics.<br/><br/><strong>"As the season of renewal begins and the life returns to the land after the winter, there are certain ceremonies to be observed. I have danced in a private garden back home in the past, but this year I expect to spend more of my time here in the hall, and it felt only proper to conduct the ceremony here in turn. I have gone home to take care of the other necessary rites beforehand, and stood before the sisterhood under the light of the moon hearing the old words before my arrival back here at home."</strong>She chuckled a hint, a hint of a mischievious look on her face.<strong>"I also brought Lady Christina a few gifts I promised her with me, but I have not yet given them to her. She expressed a little interest on them before so I thought to bring them for her."</strong>Her smile was a mirthful one at that, but her attention shifted to Tehr with a bit of a smile playing on her lips.<br/><br/><strong>"Do you happen to hold an interest in some elven ceremonies then perhaps? It seemed you quite appreciated at least that one. While some of them are to be done alone, there is no harm in having a witness to some of them as long as the rites themselves are no interrupted."</strong>She seemed to watch him and listen for how he'd answer.