[ rivera is an easy enough target, emma's come to realize, with just a few sweet smiles and indulgent laughs, he's focuses almost entirely on her. it's only after she sees faraday start to drift towards them in the periphery of her vision that she decides she's gathered up everything she needs, and she offers rivera an apologetic smile. ]

I'm sorry to run, but I need to make sure my husband hasn't been getting into any trouble without me.

[ (she inwardly applauds herself for holding any grimace in check at the mention of her "husband.")

rivera just laughs and waves her off with a good-humored smile, and emma drifts away towards faraday. she probably should slide her arm through his again, but she instead sips at her champagne, settling at faraday's side again. ]

Any old friends?

[ she surveys the room with a distant smile, keeping her expression neutral as she glances again towards the dark hall. ]