After hours on the road, the motor car drew up to the vast stone manor at the heart of Borealia, where the Duke of the Northern Province, Rodney Cecil, stood waiting on the portico.
"It is an absolute pleasure to welcome the Duke and Duchess of Varos to Borealia," Rodney declared, stepping forward with open arms to greet them.
He pulled Damian into a firm embrace, patting his back before leaning in to murmur quietly near his ear, "It has been far too long, my friend. Though I must say, marriage has turned you more lively. You practically glow." As the two men pulled away, Damian introduced his wife to Rodney and his wife.
"This is Eilika, my wife and better half," Damian introduced, a proud smile gracing his features as he rested a steady hand against the small of her back.
"Lady Eilika, it is a pleasure to meet you. I am Meghan," the woman beside Rodney offered, stepping forward with a warm, welcoming smile.
