'Chelle will engage Ima in conversation while taking on of the snack cakes.

She will engage, and try to get Parafi to be part of it if he is feeling like it.

Padrikiun tries to make small talk with Aaren and Fernando in that case.

The Vaesteri grandparents approach the table after a few minutes.

"Greetings, I am terribly sorry we couldn't approach sooner, but Dal-Karlene is not the kind of person that can be Simply Dismissed. Dal-Yora Vaesteri, it's a honor to meet you."

"Dal-Jaon Vaesteri, as my dear wife said." He offers his hand to Aaren.

Aaren takes the hand, shaking firmly. "A pleasure, thank you for the invitation. I'm Aaren Rydel, this is my daughter 'Chelle."

Dal-Jaon's hand is firm as well. He extends his hand to shake Padrikiun's.

"A pleasure, your hair is lovely," she sounds sincere.

'Chelle knows enough about people politicking that she knows that is probably not as sincere as it sounds, but she smiles graciously and thanks Dal-Yora for the compliment.

Padrikiun will introduce himself as well.

(He gives a strong handshake.)

"Firm." Dal-Jaon comments. He turns to Parafi and offers his hand. "I hope you have been adjusting better."

"-Ah," Parafi hesitates before shaking the offered hand - his shake is not precisely firm, more an attempt at a quick handshake. "Yes, sir, thank you."

"No need with the sir. We are all friends here."

Ima briefly squeezes Parafi's shoulder, telegraphed enough to not be surprising.

He doesn't know about that, but he nods, and leans a little into Ima's touch, trying to convey his gratitude.

"It is great seeing you adjusting. Would the table mind if we took a seat, we can scamper off and leave our grandson," she nods at Fernando, "be with his friends."

"It is your house, of course you can."

Aaren smiles charmingly. "By all means."

The couple breaks apart and takes different sides of the table.

After a pause, Dal-Yora sits next to 'Chelle. Her husband takes the seat next to Aaren.

Aaren seems surprisingly relaxed, but will wait for them to start any conversation.

Dal-Yora will ask about 'Chelle's life...

...while Dal-Jaon asks about Aaren's life.

They both respond - Aaren talks some about his military service and what lead him to 'Chelle and where he is now.

While 'Chelle talks mostly about her schooling, and what she's learning to do with magic.