[IC] A Stolen Land

[Andra Petrescu]

Opening her arms in welcome of their guests, Andra approaches Kesten. Her manners are the same as when she was in court. Polite, welcoming, pleasant, but lacking in warmth. Back then, she had been forced into pleasantries. Now, not only was there no one forcing her, but his own circumstances should have changed his reception.

"Kesten! It is good to see you again. How is your lovely wife? Will she be joining us"

There goes the theory about her not knowing his 'shame.'

Placing her hands gently upon his shoulder, she leans in to touch cheek-to-cheek in greeting, a courtly way of displaying vulnerability and trust.