[ lumine glances at the clock at his question. well, it's technically past work hours, but it won't be the first time she's staying at the office a little longer for her twin. she's certain aether would insist for her to go home, but she knows the kind of work she'd leave behind if she does.

though she could probably take them home, work on them in her study. but still, there's a part of her that doesn't want to leave just yet. ]

Mm, I have a few things to work on anyway. And I need to speak to Aether as well.

[ she tugs a folder marked with a blue post-it scribbled with her name on it towards her, scanning the contents. paperwork that needs her signature, project proposals that need her review, also other administrative tasks that land on her desk.

lumine then reaches out for the phone and asks for her secretary to bring in coffee and snacks for their guest. ]

Make yourself at home until my brother arrives.