She watched him for a moment, torn between offering hospitality (even as a gesture) and the old reservations she had for him.

Instead, she walked over to stand besides him at the railing, keeping her focus on the people along the boardwalk. "What else can I expect from the ceremony, besides this treaty?"

This was important. Any sort of surprise, especially around OUtworld, was prone to trigger a sort of attack from her. Triggers with her were unpredictable: sometimes (most times), she could handle them, but some days caught her off guard and it was always tricky knowing what sort of day it would be.