[ He nods, satisfied with that. ] You are always welcome in my rotunda as one of my more pleasant guests.

[ Unlike the odd noble or visitor from abroad that wandered in from the main hall and was very confused at the elf without servant livery. At the grip on his hand, he glances down at the hold then back up to meet her gaze. ]

I intended to join later. Were you going now? [ And did he owe her dances that had been missed out on at the Winter Palace? ]