He gave a slight nod at Gareth.<br/>"That's good to hear, mister Gareth. And I would send a servant to check with the clerk down the street if you truely wish to know," he said, then added, a bit sly "...Perhaps you wish to bid again, sir?"<br/><br/>Ryan actually winked at Anel, almost as if he said, but not quite, 'I told you so..', meaning the problem with his garments, before he turned on his heels and wandered, quite casually, over to Zara who was now stood near Atticus.<br/><br/>He didn't like the idea of one client getting two of his whores. Another patron might enter the Teahouse and find himself without anything to pick from. Right now, it might actually be better if Masato was not able to pick up two by removing one from the picture.<br/><br/>Standing next to Zara, making the most of his tallness, he laid a hand on her shoulder and said low, but loud enough for others to be heard "Perhaps you should seat yourself at the piano again and entertain entering clients with your talent for the time being."<br/><br/>Of course it wasn't a suggestion, but a direct order.