Lyen returned the kiss and when it broke asked with a soft smile, "Have I ever minded your attentions after you've had business previously?  You forget my love, I prefer men."  Her fingers squeezed Ylene's buttocks and she snapped a mock bite towards Ylene's nose playfully.  "I just seem to have fallen for one woman specifically.  Further, I've never demanded any more or less of your time then you are free to give.  We both have our duties and goals, and..."<br/><br/>She hesitated and smiled softly, almost embarrassed, "I am glad to see that you are doing so well.  It warms me that you've done much to build your business and your name in the last few months."  Ylene knew Lyen well enough to read the subtext of the comment, what the monk was saying was really 'since the death of your mistress.' though she was far too polite to ever be so blunt about that.  Lyen had been Kristen's friend as well after all.  Not close, but close enough given Lyen's father's relationship with the mage.<br/><br/>"As to the working dinner, I must admit, I'm not mad, but intrigued, tell me more my beauty."