The rest of the day passes more or less uneventfully, although word that he's single seems to stick better than word that he's promised to someone else, as he continues to receive offers, all day long. Finally, as night rolls around, the party moves indoors, to a sumptuous feast hall that the Emperor has prepared, a lavish meal, with Draiss seated at his right hand, as the honored guest, for this feast. Another round of speeches follows, before the first course is served, though things settle down, afterwords, though he'd notice that he was seated next to Tysinni, despite it being completely out of order for his children. Thankfully, the evening is allowed to pass without further major incident, though the Emperor does ask about the progress of his accountant, a bit dismayed at the time it will take, but pleased that Draiss wasn't planning to underestimate the time.<br/><br/>He is finally allowed to leave the palace close to midnight, though many of the young noblewomen still seem to be pursuing him, in spite of his efforts.