Branchs took her hand but instead of shaking it, he turned it so her knuckles were facing up and brought the hand to his lips and kissed it. "Pleasure miss Gillis, I'm glad you are enjoying the festivities, but-" He breathed in deeply before letting out a cough and sneeze. "I beg your pardon, I have come down with something dreadful and must go retire to my chambers for the evening. Please enjoy and miss Gillis, best not to wander too far from the stage areas, this is a mine after all and unless you have a hard hat on you could hurt yourself." She noticed a sort of low key threatening posture come from the man as he gripped his cane before turning to leave out the exit.<br/><br/>Hoss and Kryner had nothing interesting to report but Charles and Crystal had disappeared in the crowd while Daniel went to take pictures of the crowds and up close ones of people and servants. Hoss and Kryner met back up with Del,<br/>"Anything new to report?" Hoss asked as they stood close to one another, Kryner interjected,<br/>"Its like she's a whole different person, never seen her like this ever, and not to mention the fact she didn't even recognize us."