That is was, that it was. [Everett chuckles softly, just trying to lighten the mood some given everybody's well meaning tenseness. The situation was not an easy one and with so many voices, a unified front to their diplomatic team would not be accomplished without organization.

First thing is first, though this is their second meeting, it's a better atmosphere than such an awful place as the auction block. Everett offers his hand to her in greeting]

I am Everett Vaughan, the Ambassador of the Springtide clan. A pleasure to meet you, this time under... somewhat better circumstance. [not much better, but better!]