[Of course the ironic thing is that there is a piece of Rue that certainly agrees with the man. Though there's nothing wrong with memorializing the dead, the real duty should always remain with the living. But then Hickey has to turn it away from that into outright insulting Rue's dearest friend and her deep beliefs.]

Somehow I am unsurprised. [There's more they could say. More casual insults and unimportant bickering they could devolve into, but Rue does have a party to host. Their hands smooth over the front of their glittering, gleaming dress, talons carefully brushing over blossoming flowers, releasing a lovely floral scent into the air.]

Well, please know that I appreciate your cooperation today of all days. And even with our rather strained relationship, I do hope you have a pleasant time enjoying the festival. Certainly, there must be something here even you can appreciate.