"Thank you for joining me, Major." It is always pleasant to see him, however unfortunate the circumstances may be and Nuala's serious demeanour is less reserved than it might be. Drinks and appetizers and sufficient privacy now already attained, she considers him for a long moment before she begins, her knees crossed beneath the table. "I must ask- how deeply run your ties to the House Ecumenal?"

It is her business to know that such ties exist, of course, but it hasn't been a subject worth discussing - until now.