The atmosphere of the banquet was very lively. Although there were no meals, at least there was champagne. When the ladies with trays each dispersed, Miss Benanis was complained about by the other Grand Witches for asking Ciris how much a piece of cake at night would make her gain weight. Iluna also ate her piece of cake and then found Shard with a wine glass:
"Thank you for the birthday gift, I am very happy tonight, you are all very kind."
After clinking glasses with Shard, she was so excited that she drank all the wine at once, and accidentally choked. Luviya helplessly patted her back, and Shard, having just retrieved Mia from Tifa, then asked with concern:
"When does the Church plan to have you return to Tobesk?"
