[ The steward chooses that precise moment to reappear with two drinks in hand. One is offered to Aymeric and the other to Estinien. Aymeric is quick to accept his with a nod of thanks. ]

Oh, I most certainly would prefer to have company, even if I did not have a missive to read. You have been away from Ishgard for some time, so I am in no particular rush to end this conversation.

[ Of course, if Estinien says he has other places to be, then Aymeric will not detain him longer than necessary. ]