A pair of old, oaken doors separated Richard's chambers from the rest of the house. Formerly a study and library suite, the part of the house that Richard claimed as his office came across as indelibly distinct. There were, naturally, similarities in decor and level of finish -- the floor alternated between polished maple and sandstone. Though, the ambiance in and around each room held a different atmosphere than the rest of the estate. Richard's section clearly belonged to a man, as evidenced by the cigar ashtrays of custom-blown glass, wine chillers that contained decades-old Scotch whiskey, and mounted antlers from game bagged on local hunting trips. In short, Richard's area radiated character: he did not wish to impress, only exude his predilections and achievements.<br/><br/>The sound of the oaken doors opening echoed through the various rooms before reaching his ears. Richard felt his heart spike at the prospect of the impending company who must be arriving then; he was very much looking forward to seeing Evie again, and he was not disappointed when Norah brought her to him. His eyes fell upon her and he smiled kindly. The dark-haired woman cleared her throat when Richard did not acknowledge her arrival or pronouncement. "What?" Richard asked. "Oh, right ... of course." He stood and extended his hand to Evie once again. This time, he only shook for a moment before sitting down. He finally swept his eyes to the other woman, nodding patiently. "Thank you, Norah ... you may go now."<br/><br/>Norah likely returned some type of expression, though Richard remained woefully ignorant of her reaction -- which he could care less about. His eyes found Evie's radiant hazel hues and refused to leave. When he heard the door close in the distance, he spoke. "First day, then. Loads to absorb, I'm sure. You can spend your day today with light cleaning and familiarizing yourself with the sundry articles in my office suite." Richard leaned to one side; though he gave her tasks, he seemed intent on watching her perform them with keen interest.