He listened with avid attention as the other explained just what needed to be done. The list seemed very reasonable for the most part and all things he intended to take over. He nodded along. "We will have to work to improve in those areas but those will be my duties from this point onwards." He knew how important it was to get those things RIGHT and it also established a sense of trust... if not a quite a bit of control as well. He mentally made a tally of all the house staff and wanted to speak to them as well. First, he would have to get the house sorted and put someone in charge there so he could move towards helping the company. He followed along pleased with the size of the library as he previously had an amazing reading room himself but he couldn't help but raise a brow to the mention of needing help. "I don't doubt you were raised from the ground up from the company and are very familiar with its inner workings. Often times that can get in the way of making critical choices that as needed from being blind to alternatives and it takes an outside perspective to put things on a better track." He didn't imply that the other wasn't competent by any means just stuck in a pattern of doing things that brought Charles to his doorstep.<br/><br/>"I have built companies before yes, I have also been an assistant before... I have also mentored people and done many various tasks in my life but this will be a first for me in this all-encompassing capacity." He wasn't afraid to admit it as he turned to face the young master. "If you would like to see my resume, qualifications, and references that can certainly be provided but I suppose that leaves me with the question of if you trust your board?" It was an honest question and he was hoping to get insight into the dynamic. Then again he doubted the other would say anything but that he trusted them which just reinforced Charles's position for the time being. "You should have your time spent on the most critical issues and it will take a bit of time to evaluate what they are and you shouldn't be strapped with these sorts of menial tasks." He said firmly as if this was final and fact. The more he learned the more he felt he needed to take action. After a moment he let out a breath before he spoke, "Have you considered what you want to do here?" This was another question he was curious about as from what had been told to him this has been handed to Caden.<br/><br/>He wondered if the other had thought about if he wanted to do this long term or if he had another project in mind they could both build towards. Then again the project Charles was starting to lean towards was more focused on getting Caden sorted and settled... maybe it ways he didn't expect. "I don't think I have much of the same softness in me. Though I suppose I'm prone to bouts of affection." But any affection or positive attention had to be earned from Charles and while the current boy before him was rather sweet and nice what he was looking was for more with a touch of obediance. Oh this one was certainly going to pose a challenge...