The Granor family residence was on Prairie Avenue. The newly purchased five-story, free-standing mansion was tall and spacious—most importantly, large enough to receive guests for the future Count Granor. But tonight, only five people sat at the long dining table that could accommodate twenty.
Besides Granor at the head of the table and François beside Rorschach, there were also the Quasi-Countess and her young daughter.
"It's a good thing we have these flowers; they make the table look less empty. There's something to be said for this Valuva flair." An elaborate floral arrangement sat in the center of the table, adding a splash of color to the white tablecloth, but upon closer inspection, the flowers were slightly wilted. Instead of candelabras, Granor used a rather ostentatious Magic Lamp—it didn't glow on its own, but cleverly used a circuit to make the Light Technique last longer.
