“I am pleased you could join us. Today marks the start of a very special occasion.
The sin'dorei are no strangers to the war table, but its aristocracy prefers to play more coy. In wartime, the crown sends representatives to curry favor with the nobles. If they are pleased, they might lend gold to the war effort.
It is very much like courting a lover, with all the jealous games you might imagine.
So let us play the game, shall we? Deliver these invitations while we finish preparations here.”