"Everyone sent an invitation has potential. I didn't expect you because while you have the hereditary claims, you've never shown interest in non-aquatic high society. I'm also allowed my needling and poking after sending Trevor Fitzroy away to where he would never come back. Altruism is not nor never will be my forte."

She let out a short, soft laugh. "While it does have some benefits, it's not the McKenzie side that got you that invitation."