Celeste still felt shellshocked she had managed to not totally embarrass herself. How long had she been here now? It felt likes lifetimes. Her hand was completely sore and hurting from all the hands she had to shake. Even though she knew Greyweather meant no harm, he had almost crushed her fingers with his death grip. Somehow, she had managed to hide her wince.
There were so many names, a dozen titles for each one. Family histories, loyalties, plans. Celeste's head felt like it was going to explode. She kept shifting on her feet, fiddling with her fingers. Thankfully her Uncle noticed her discomfort.
" I think that's enough for today" Alphard announced. " This has been a tiring day, especially for my niece. We should continue tomorrow when we're all better rested "