Ryan made a mental note to seek out and speak to Anel when Zara took him with her, a slight nod given to her in both recognition and in thanks.<br/>Anel was often sharp of tongue, but he never went<em>this</em>far. He needed to know what had happened and he dared guess something was quite amiss.<br/><br/>Where was Gareth? He had not come through his office to pay for his visit. And, looking at Rubee, it seemed he had not gone by her, either.<br/>A slight frown drew itself.<br/>Anel never was like this right after Gareth visited. Could he have done something to shame Ryan's trust in him?<br/>He better not have.<br/><br/>His gaze went back to Nic and he nodded lightly at him. A man of his word, but how would this colour his view of the Teahouse?<br/>"I'm glad to hear it, sir," he said, a slight smile spreading again, more to attempt show nothing was wrong.<br/>"I do wish to speak with the young man soon. I would hate to rush this and leave you and your lovely Lady's company, but the young man is under my care.."<br/>He left the rest unsaid, and didn't look all too rushed either. Ryan was worried, though. As he was irritated by the ordeal.