it hadn’t been long since michael and byron had reconnected. since his knighting really. and after michael had a slight complication from his knee, it made him miss the queen’s ball. but now seeing his friend at the regatta, he was much happier to see his face. “st clair!” he announced as he walked up to his good friend, giving him an embrace. “feels like years old friend.” he smiled, looking face to face. “shame i missed the beginning of the season with you, but always a pleasure.” he laughed comically. “do catch me up, since i saw you last. how was the queens ball? anything different?”