Rupert was horrified at the accusation he was certainly not likely to kill a man he found so attractive. Perhaps his idea of the military might have been wrong, but there had been many a man in uniform that had fallen to his charms before now. “Sir I….I think you are mistaken on that matter….I….must object at such thoughts…I would never…” Still it would be easier to explain murder than his sexual preferences.<br/><br/>Before it went any further Robert spoke he had been silent for some time, likely still trying to get a hols of him self and gather some decorum, after all he had very suddenly and rather bloodily become the new Lord. “Please gentlemen ….and ladies, can we all calm a little.” His voice seemed weaker without his darkskinned wife.<br/><br/>“We have already called the Yard and perhaps it might be an idea for us all to gather in one room. The drawing room perhaps... I shall have refreshments brought for those that wish them.” He swallowed hard and seemed extremely nervous. “Havers can you show everyone through please….and have Mrs Burford arrange something for our guests.”<br/><br/>Nathanial was not there and neither was the dark man though already many had already put the noose about the darkies neck, after all one could never trust that kind. Mister Carter Brown was already suggesting that the dagger was a ceremonial Egyptian piece, most likely used by priests.<br/><br/>Once the majority of the guests were gathered in the drawing room and waiting for the Yard, condolences were made to Robert and certainly people were still shaken from the event.<br/>