She looks around the room as if searching for her friends, although truth be told they usually sat in the same general area and she had already located them. In actuality, she gaged the room, satisfied that for a moment even Talis had quit talking, giving the attention of the room to her. She was proud of her ability to do this, and nodded to herself satisfied she still had what it takes to control the attention of a room when she desired. She pretended not to notice. Noticing Ari's wave she brightens, perhaps a little to visibly, as if seeing her friends for the first time after a long journey and, with a swaying gate headed in their direction.<br/><br/>"Hello girls, it is so good to see you all. I had no idea how late I was, even Irene got here before me I see..."<br/><br/>She chuckles taking a seat. When she speaks, it is with humor in her voice, but she keeps it low to make sure Ari's father does not hear, just in case...<br/><br/>"Is it me? or is it unusually... tense in here tonight? Gara, have your brothers been... busy again?"