The receptionist was nice enough, but he was much happier to see Dorian himself stepping out to greet him.  As disastrous as it might’ve seemed to some, their little exchange at his newer club upstate had actually gotten him in the door a little quicker.  Perfect.<br/><br/>Kade offered a calm smile, a knowing glance down to the hand, and offered over his own gloved one for a congenial acknowledgment.  It didn’t take a perceptive mind to pick up on the fact that Dorian wanted to pretend like that night never happened, at least in this professional setting.  The man had a reputation.  He might’ve been cold and calculating, but he also had to present himself as an attractive option in the face of prosecution.<br/><br/>“Mr. Michaelson.  A pleasure,” he greeted.  “Kade Vilhjálmsson.  I hope I’m not taking you from any important work.  I know you must be a very busy man.”  He looked around as he followed Dorian into his office, seemingly interested in the surroundings of one of the most sought after defense attorneys.  It was about as real as the name he gave.  He had arranged all the documentation of his existence several years ago, of course.  Wealthy heir of his father’s estate, obtaining all properties under his name.  As it so happened, he was the fourth.  It helped that wealthy families often handed down names, so he didn’t have to learn a new one every generation or so.<br/><br/>“I should have called and made an appointment properly,” he admitted as he took a seat, one leg crossed over the other.  His hat came to rest on his knee, though he made no move to remove the gloves.  “I do have a case I desperately need to find representation for, however, and you have come very highly recommended.  I’m sure that someone in your position has caught wind of the murdered body found in the trunk of a young bartender downtown.  That man works for me, at one of my clubs.  He has no family and limited resources.  He is of sound mind and has always been reliable… not to mention compassionate toward his coworkers and our patrons.  I cannot for one moment believe he had anything to do with this grizzly tragedy.  I need someone to represent him.”