Vivienne approves of someone who arrives promptly and has the good manners to come fresh and tidy. The same cannot be said for all of the guests she's seen recently. That and there is just something about Martel that genuinely holds the Iron Lady's interest.

"Ah, my dear, it is so good of you to come. Do come and make yourself comfortable."

The seats are plush and open and she's gone to quite a lot of trouble to provide a pleasant evening of drinks. In fact, looking at her table, there is a set of three courses. The first is a sparkling wine blended with a black current wine as an apéritif. Next is a Nevarran red coupled with herbed nuts, fresh and dried fruits, saucisson, and cheeses from around Thedas. The digestif is a brilliant Antivan brandy. (Not the one she provided Zevran, alas that is entirely consumed.)