[His smile pulls just a touch wider; the wizard tips his head and gestures broadly to the seat beside his even as the elf settles in.]
Yes, yes! Make yourself comfortable. I'm sure you're just burning with questions.
[Tome of fire, burning— he's very carefully walking that fine line between charming and groan-worthy, he's sure, but he can't help but be in high spirits. Ara's company is always more than welcome, and he can't pretend he doesn't enjoy having someone who doesn't just tolerate his enthusiastic prattling, but actually likes it, engages with it.]
I've some wine set aside, if you intend to stay awhile and would care for something to drink.
[Hardly an unusual offer, he knows; most of them keep a bottle of something they're fond of on hand if they can manage it, and much like a good book, wine is to be enjoyed.]
apologies, I perished this month!! no worries if this is too old
Yes, yes! Make yourself comfortable. I'm sure you're just burning with questions.
[Tome of fire, burning— he's very carefully walking that fine line between charming and groan-worthy, he's sure, but he can't help but be in high spirits. Ara's company is always more than welcome, and he can't pretend he doesn't enjoy having someone who doesn't just tolerate his enthusiastic prattling, but actually likes it, engages with it.]
I've some wine set aside, if you intend to stay awhile and would care for something to drink.
[Hardly an unusual offer, he knows; most of them keep a bottle of something they're fond of on hand if they can manage it, and much like a good book, wine is to be enjoyed.]