Theodoric didn't seem to plan on staying here with Viola for long. "We need to go chat with other guests, Eric. Don't drink too much." With that, he led Viola toward the guests by the dance floor. Eric didn't pay much attention to his brother's advice. He went straight to a nearby long table, picked up two glasses of red wine, and elegantly presented one to Faye. "Dear Ms. Magdalene, would you mind having a drink with me?"
Faye looked at him and smiled. She took the glass, clinked it with his, and then placed it on the table behind her. "Thank you for the kind offer, but I dare not drink in such an environment, even if it's from my lovely student."
Eric's face showed a hint of ambiguity as he leaned in close to Faye's ear and said, "Don't worry, my teacher. If anything happens to you, I
