Makedonios resisted the urge to assault Savvas when he slapped him on the shoulders. As much fun as it might be, jamming his cane into one of Savvas's orifices would probably be frowned upon tonight. Exercising self control, Makedonios calmly turned and sipped his tea.

Greetings... Comes. Makedonios put stress on the title to make clear that they were of a different rank.

That was very kind of you but I must refrain. I'm sure you can manage both drinks yourself. And I see you have noticed my cane. My illness has left me needing it to balance myself. So, I ask that you please refrain from slapping me hard on the shoulders.

Turning to leave, Makedonios turns his head after taking another sip of his tea.

I'm going to get back to the party. I would tell you to enjoy your evening but it looks like you already got started on that front.

With a nod, Makedonios leaves the jovial Savvas and goes back to the main hall. He leans against a wall, sips his tea, and scans the room.