Shay had met Aricia in passing a few times, enough to talk to the Dragon and learn a few things. Shay was interested in all these Dragon politics, but Vito wouldn't appreciate her head being filled with the opinions of people too involved. With that in mind, Shay didn't set up an official meeting with the woman. Instead, she spoke to her a few times. Everything was casual. Just peachy and casual.
Shay had invited Aricia out to tea and a mild lunch. She had thought about choosing Sip 'n' Tell, but figured Monochrome would be too much of a distraction, so instead Eroshay picked some small tea shop meant to be reminiscent of... Shay assumed something very fancy. They had those finger sandwiches on the table and everything.
Shay had gotten there early and picked them a table in the back corner, nearest the window. She picked at one of the small sandwiches and nibbled it. Yup, it was as she figured. Not nearly as tasty as it should have been. How unfancy was Shay that she thought peanut butter and jelly would have been better than whatever this was. It tasted watered down.
She made a face and set the partially eaten food on a small plate in front of her, giving it a long, distasteful look. Now Shay was hungry for PB and J. Great. How silly would it have been for her to fantasize that Aricia would bring some good food with her? Wishful thinking. Sad face.