everyone did. And as a result he's not talking to many nations. She better have a hell of an excuse for missing it.

...had to deal with an attempted assassination attempt on her boss. If that makes him feel any better, they don't even want her leaving her_

_front gates.

... feels bad now. He hopes his niece is fairing well.

doesn't want him to feel bad. She should have called, if she couldn't visit. But she does have a bottle of puncheon with his name on it. _

_That, and a promised party at her bar in his honour once things settle down.

the best thing she can do for him for her birthday is concentrate on looking after herself. He's worried for her...

doesn't think he needs to worry. She's always okay.