There was silence and exchange of opinion filled gazes.
Sunshine didn't flinch.
She scooped a spoonful of butter rice and fed it to Castiel. Then, she dabbed her lips with a tissue and reached for the wine. She smiled before taking a sip and closed her eyes as the rich wine she once couldn't afford smoothly went down her throat.
She placed the glass down and reached for the fork, intending to take some butter rice and a small piece of meatball. A smile curled on her lips again--not meant for anyone, just anticipation of the bite she was about to take.
Richard raised his voice like Hadrian. "Didn't we settle the matters to do with those traitors long ago? I hope nobody here has any problems with the decision my son and daughter-in-law made. They showed mercy by letting the children in and that is enough."
A fork clattered. Avenn's mother stood up, red faced. She ran off, soft sobs coming from her.
