Anthony watched her with keen eyes as she moved. Noting her movements and the elegant posture she bore even hidden beneath the simple clothing it was evident to his sharp gaze. He relished the almost innocent look about the girl and how she appeared to be a little naive. It would make this meeting go in his favour if he played his cards right. With a gentle smile to conceal the degree of pain sitting caused him he waved Sheris to get the refreshments. Hoping his assistant knew to get him his medicine as well. Doubting the woman would last more then a day if she didn't. He did not tolerate failure, but he could spare no thought to the displeasure he would feel towards Sheris should she forget again. He needed to focus on this meeting.<br/><br/><span style="color: #80FF80">"Of course it is not an inconvenience, Sheris will get us some water,"</span>he said aloud as he leaned back in his chair resting the cane against it's arm.<span style="color: #80FF80">"It's quite alright, do not trouble yourself with worry miss Pratt, let us instead discuss you,"</span>he said pleased with her offer to help. It showed him just how malleable she was. She'd learn. In time. To doubt everything she saw. Although his pain was real he could have hidden it, made himself appear less human, cold and withdrawn as he really was. However, that wouldn't serve his purposes. Everything in this world was about masks. The right mask would disarm your opponent  or make them see what you desired. It was how the game ran.<br/><br/>He waited only a few moments for Sheris to return with a small cup holding his medics and a pitcher of water set on a tray with two glasses made of fine crystal. As Sheris set about pouring the water and handing it out he started with simple conversation to further put her at ease.<span style="color: #80FF80">"So tell me, how was your trip out here? Did you find the city to your liking? Was the hotel suitable?"</span>he was of course referencing the reservations he had made and that were being paid for by his 'company' at one of the nicest hotels in the city. As Sheris handed him the small cup along with a glass of water he took the pills and downed them in one gulp.<span style="color: #80FF80">"Sorry about that,"</span>he said to Magdalene, turning to Sheris as he handed her the empty cup he said,<span style="color: #80FF80">"Thank you Sheris, please join us,"</span>before he returned his full attention to Magdalene. Sheris he noticed sat down next to him her hands neatly folded in her lap, back straight eye focused on no one in particular. Attentive and alert. Ready to do his bidding. Good she was playing her part well. He steepled his fingers and waited patiently for Magdalene to tell her story. Knowing it was a matter of time before he sealed the deal. He could taste it already. Patience and  practice were the key. He knew from long years spent snaring just such young woman into his clutches.