Eras caught the man’s side eyes; his tension. It was his job to understand these things but he didn’t stop. Just kept a clinical professionalism and made sure his movements stayed predictable. Now was not the time for Dusan’s level of forwardness. That would likely come later in the evening, when drink was flowing.<br/><br/>“I think I’ve cultivated a very middle ground approach as far as Dusanian standards go. Many would be fearful of you given your reputation, overly cautious. Or they might be too bold and presumptuous. Both indicators of inexperience, of which I am not lacking. You are far from what I am used to but I think we can both maintain a professional relationship for the sake of our countries. I am here to help you, after all. In whatever ways that you need in navigating Dusan,” Eras told him. “Knowing that your goal is to proceed without influence will help me in doing my job, and to better help you accomplish yours.” He wasn’t here to work against him, or to be an annoyance that got in the way. He was meant to be an asset, someone the Lieutenant could rely on to navigate their culture while staying true to his own. Eras wasn’t sure he understood the depth of that just yet.<br/><br/>“There is going to be much merriment during the proceedings tonight. Dusanians love an excuse to throw something extravagant. There will be performances, flowing wine, and many will have the same hands on approach, if not more so. Do you know any of our steps, Lieutenant? I imagine you will not have a moments respite from dance partners, or at least those asking. Not to mention all the offers of a<i>different </i>nature. Foreigners are a novelty.” Eras wasn’t sure Zyliel was prepared, or if he thought he’d be able to stay out of it and unbothered. He thought a little heads up was in order, to at least prepare the man and for Eras to figure out how to keep things going smoothly with his subtle workings. Especially if he already found Eras to be a little overbearing.<br/><br/>“Now, if you’d turn just a bit I can wash your back,” Eras added with a light touch to his shoulder. Yes, he was fairly certain a man like Zyliel was going to get his fair share of attention, and it would only trickle down from there to his subordinates.