Mathias took John's hand in his own, giving it a firm shake and offering a rarely-seen warm smile.
"A pleasure returned," he replied, and continued with a chuckle. "Your father has kept you well hidden."
"Jung und schön. Über achtzehn, Rebekkas Alter, würdest du nicht sagen?" Emilie murmured to Mathias in a quiet voice, the words flying out of her mouth quickly.
"Ja, das würde ich... (Yes, I would...)"
Emilie gently nudged Rebekka forward, who obliged, although somewhat reluctantly. Emilie opened her mouth to speak, before she was ambushed from behind in a bone-crushing hug.
"Und överraskning (And surprise!)"
Mathias chuckled under his breath as the bright, beautiful face of Alena popped up from over his wife's shoulder, complete with her signature bubbly attitude.
"Du wirst nicht glauben, wie überrascht ich war, als ich erfuhr, dass du kommst!" she shot out quickly, smiling up at Mathias, who raised an eyebrow.
Her eyes lowered and her arms dropped from around Emilie's waist. She offered a nod to the people across from them.
"Matthew, Allaria. Always nice to see you again," she offered, her words conveying a well-hidden venomous undertone.