Having arranged previously to be picked up by her host's coach at the train station, the Romanian Countess Irina Constantin arrived at the Winterstone estate without having to lift anything heavier than her reticule, though not without a bit more effort on the part of the porters and servants. She retired upstairs to her room immediately to change out of her stylish traveling dress and into something more suited for socializing with the other guests.<br/><br/>Cut in the latest style from Paris out of a rich, deep blue fabric that set off her eyes, her attire was intentionally stunning, designed to compliment her dark hair and fair skin as well as her eyes and make her look every inch a member of Europe's elite.<br/><br/>After changing, she had a servant direct her to the room where the guests were gathering. Seeing Tyler there, she gave him a pleasant nod and said, "Good afternoon." Her words were pleasantly accented, but quite clear.<br/>