#ionaclementi

Iona: “So if I may make a suggestion, perhaps lead with the topic of Amatia before getting to the nonsense with your brother. It will make the rest go better.” 

Esai: “I am not sure why I would bring her up, she has nothing to do with this.” 

Iona: “Are you serious? Did you not just have a wonderful time with her? Seemed like the start of -”

Esai: “The start of nothing. Whatever you think that was, just put it from your mind.” 

Iona: “You really are unbelievable sometimes.” 

Esai: “Am I? I think I have actually been quite consistent when it comes to these things.” 

Iona: “We need to leave, soon people will begin to arrive for the cena and -.” 

Esai (aside to Gratian): “Do not be so hard on yourself Grey - Sorry to cut in but you seem of good spirit so I feel I can be honest with you. We cannot stay long, we are only here to collect my younger brother. His name is Izan, perhaps you know of him?”

Calix: “This is absurd! This is my Cellula and that boy in there is my charge!”

Iona: “With all due respect, twenty-one summers strong is not much of a boy brother.” 

Calix: “That is for me to decide. He still has so much to learn.”