Victoria nodded again, her blue eyes doing another sweep of the man before her.  His innuendo was understood.<br/><br/>"Come with me," she said, turning toward the hallway.  Desiree had left with the lawman, and it was obvious to know what was keeping the Ronins. Since it wasn't yet time for them to formally receive the men that would accompany them, Victoria decided to bring him into the parlor.  "I'm sorry, Mr. Vaan, but the chocolate shoppe isn't yet closed, I'm afraid." she explained, as she gestured for him to take a seat.  "Nor am I in the proper attire yet to receive admirers..." she trailed off, looking at his face.<br/><br/>"If you don't mind that...I suppose I could keep you company..." she said demurely, her electric-blue eyes fixed to his own.