A major change had occurred within the Crouch family. Roman had arrived home a few days before with the news that Aldous was to marry Miss Helga Scamander. Had he been so busy that he failed to realize his older brother had taken an active interest in a woman? He felt a little bad about that but was sure they would talk about whatever there was to discuss over their dinner together at the club.

The time worked out rather well as he had also been considering his own prospects of late. Most notably, his growing fondness for Miss Montague. By now, he was reasonably certain that she also held a fondness for him after their occasional encounters at a variety of events though he admittedly had not noticed at first. At the current moment, he thought she would make a reasonable match for himself - enough so that he was considering extending an official courtship - but wished to hear if Aldous had anything to say about the matter.

They got through the usual pleasantries after they had been sat in the members dining room of Black's. "I feel like our schedules have both been packed so fully as of late. I'm glad we were able to find a time to enjoy a meal out together."

Roman chuckled in response to the image of Mrs. Fitzgibbon taking one of her pans for them. "All worth it, though. For I personally quite enjoy my job." He had been uncertain about Ross at first but had pleasantly found that many of his ideals matched that of Ross's. Not all of them, of course, but enough that he didn't hate working for the man. "Now, tell me. What made you decide on Miss Scamander. I had not been aware you had an interest in her."

Admittedly love was not something Roman considered important in these matters so he simply waited to hear what else his older brother had to say. It would be nice but it was hardly the most important factor. He nodded in agreement to what his brother said of Miss Scamander. "Well once again, I extend my congratulations to you. While we are on the subject of marriage, I did also have something to speak with you about."

Roman took a moment to enjoy the drinks that were brought to the table while they had been talking. "There is a young woman I have begun to spend time with that I have thoughts of courting." Which was probably a surprise since Roman had never shown much interest in women or courting in general.

"Her name is Benevolence Montague and she comes from a respectable family from what I can tell. She owns a flower shop but I personally do not mind a wife who works." Besides, in Romans mind florals were a perfectly feminine occupation to occupy ones time with. He was a busy man and intended to continue to be so even when he was wed, it would make him feel better to know a wife of his had something to occupy her time with. "Her personality is sweet and reserved. Traits that I find rather enjoyable. I admit I know almost nothing of woman. I am not experienced in dealing with them like Ben is. But I do have a belief that my fondness for her is mutual."

"You might have a point there," Roman said in amusement. "But he does have a lot more experience actually talking to one in a non-platonic way than we do." Not for lack of trying on either of their parts, Roman was sure. But Aldous had managed to find himself a fiance so perhaps he was better at it than Roman had been aware of.

"I am quite set. I will see if introductions can be done soon." Aldous's opinion was quite valued by him so it felt like a weight had been lifted to have his eldest brothers approval. The meat of his conversation over with, he moved on to other topics as he enjoyed his meal with his brother.