In that, James had truly wished Pel had known First Enchanter Lydia. The woman was an inspiration in using the force of words as opposed to the force of her abilities -- which like Pel's were considerable. Pel had that in her, he had seen it. That she was seeing it now in herself made him beam at her in turn.

Her words, ah, however, made him flush bright red. "Why Lady Pel - am I to understand that you wish to dine alone?"