The dining hall of Damian's residence had been prepared for six guests, though only four chairs were occupied when the servants began bringing in the first course. The table was long enough to accommodate a dozen demons comfortably.
Platters of roasted meat, bowls of spiced vegetables, steaming soups, and delicacies gathered from the finest kitchens in the Imperial Capital covered its length. At the centre stood several bottles of wine, alongside a golden pitcher filled with chilled fruit juice.
Damian sat at the head of the table, dressed in a loose black robe embroidered with gold. His black hair, streaked with purple and gold, fell over his shoulders as he leaned back in his chair. Elsa occupied the seat to his right, looking considerably more composed than she had the previous evening. Her golden hair was arranged neatly behind her head, and the emerald-green gown she wore contrasted with the dark furnishings of the hall.
Across from them, Brolly had already begun eating.
