Alptraum, Rosalind, and Phlagaea all meet up at the restaurant and are seated. There is a quick discussion around the topic of Alptraum being Rosalind's 'boy toy' but that ends fast when his parents show up! Introductions are made and everyone settles in.
There is far more talking than eating at the beginning, the subjects ranging from Rose's job at the castle, to Phlagaea's duties, to general questions about life in the castle in general. Alptraum is able to deflect most of the prying ones, keeping Rose's identity secret for now.
Eventually food is ordered and the group dine and chat. Discussions on children and even weddings come up. All the women look happy and pleased with the topic, and all the men look terrified, just as it should be! The mean concludes with a toast from Alptraum … one that earns him a kick in the shin from every woman present!
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