Ijemaru could clearly hear Lady Anna's footsteps approaching, as he was sure was intentional, but waited until he was addressed before turning around. The young vampire faced the noblewoman properly, but leaned back against the terrace rail and rested his elbows on it for support. He wore a slight smile on his face and every part of him simply oozed confidence.<br/><br/>"Yes," he said, "and in a rather unconventional manner. I'm not yet certain how I feel about you intoxicating my father. All the same, you've impressed me with your cunning." The boy's smile became a smirk for just a moment, "I'll hear what it is you have to say. Speak, ask; the night is ours," he gestured to the beautiful night (and garden) around them, completely devoid of any would-be eavesdroppers.<br/><br/>-----------------------------------<br/><br/>Miku glanced at Claudius. He kept looking around, like he was worried about something. Could it be that man who'd visited them before, the one from the Yakuza? She'd thought about asking Clau-chan if that man had been a friend or an enemy, but with Claudius did it even really matter? Still though, she rarely ever saw him with his guard up like this. It was almost enough to make<span style="font-style: italic">her</span>nervous!