Shady

“Ah, speak of the devil!” Zander smiled and stood up, reaching out a hand to offer a shake. “You as well; how are you doing?”

Ah. One of those kind of people. “Mm… well I may have to nickname you if I can’t catch up soon…”

“Sure.” Rifkin dipped his head and strode over to the sofa, sitting down where Ky gestured. He glanced at Emery. “So… I take it you’re one of Lord Ash’s employees ...

(Perfect) “Sounds good.” Zander nodded, glancing around again despite himself. “…Will Tomhas be joining us as well?”

(I don’t think we specified but I assumed Derik would have them waiting in a parlor or something) Zander nodded, humming for a moment. “Well… best get to it, then, ...

Rifkin nodded. “Wanna sit down?” Ky offered, gesturing at the sofas. “Talia and I were playing a game.” Rifkin glanced at his guard, not sure if that was within the ...

“Lucky girl.” Ki’nuu nodded. “I don’t think I caught your name?”

"Ah." Rifkin nodded. "Well... I'm glad it worked out for the both of them, then."

"Your daughter?!" She grinned, looking at him in delight. "How lovely! I don't know her well, I'm afraid. But I've seen her a time or two and it's always a ...

"I'm very glad to hear that!" Zander said honestly, dipping his head.

Zander nodded, which drew his eye to Gaius’s leg. He glanced at it, eyebrows shooting up in surprise, then sat down. “…how’s that working out for you? Less pain, I ...

Zander shook his hand firmly. “It went as well as could be hoped for, given the circumstances.”

“A young walder that’s settled in the area not far from where I live,” she answered. “Hmmm I should go see if he’s okay. If it was him, that is… ...

“Oh?” Rifkin glanced at him. “They knew each other before that?”

“Gaius!” Zander strode in with a smile, though he looked tired and tense. “Good to see you again. How are you?”