The Prophet's Society was bustling at noon, with a steady stream of guests in the lobby even as lunchtime approached.
While Shard awaited on the first floor, he happened to run into Vice-President Mark, who was with a group of people moving promotional materials for the next issue of Roder Cards. Seeing Shard standing there waiting for someone, Vice-President Mark asked with a smile:
"Mr. Hamilton, are you here to see Luviya Annette again?"
Because Shard visited so frequently and was almost always there to see Luviya for a divination, the receptionists on the first floor all recognized him. They all laughed when they heard Vice-President Mark's teasing.
"I'm here to invite Miss Annette to lunch."
Shard said, somewhat embarrassed, then he patted his cat to make it behave.
"Lunch, huh?"
Vice-President Mark pulled out his pocket watch to look:
