"Ah. I see our dinner conversations have come to a close. For now, at least." Eris tips her head in acknowledgment as she retrieves her final delivery.

"Drifter has great admiration for you. He may obscure it all he likes with jokes and affected bewilderment… it remains plain to see. You are a part of this City in a way some part of him longs for."

Eris pauses, thoughtful. "To serve as lofty inspiration alone would be dispiriting. But I hope you know that we both consider you a friend."

"I, at least, am content to communicate that directly."