Astor smiled slightly and nodded his head in greeting when his new employer finally joined him. Rising from the chair he'd been shown to while he waited, he extended his hand and gave Gerard's a gentle squeeze as he shook it, his purple eyes drifting up and down him curiously. He'd heard plenty about him, but you never really knew someone until you met them yourself. At least that's the way he saw it.<br/><br/>"Long, but bearable." He answered, finally letting his clawed hand fall away as he tucked it at his side. "I was surprised to learn that you lived all the way out here. Certainly makes my job a little easier." Living in such a protected home, isolated from the other buildings nearby, no doubt with security already installed, with luck Astor's job would consist mainly of keeping the other male safe when he left his home and little else. "Speaking of which, I'm quite intrigued. I've heard plenty of heated discourse about your work, but hiring me suggests it's more than just a little hot debate." He explained, giving a tilt of his head, "I'm looking forward to hearing more about this particular job."