Rydia's happiness is infectious, making Brennan ignore the fact that she does not know what an eidolon is. It is irrelevant. All that matters is they are happy.

"Oh, of course. We typically gather around food and drink. The point is to share what we have, and to enjoy everyone's company. Some of it has its origins in religious practices involving honoring gods, but it is much more secular now."

It seems so quiet compared to all of this, but it means a lot to Brennan anyway.