-Chang, with Charlotte, T^3, Mist, Joined by Dr. love...er. Bahl, and darling Lilith-<br/><br/>Lee looked from Thaddeus to the apprentice who stood quietly in the shadow of the man’s wake. The mask obscured most of the features of the young man’s face, but the eyes were there. Quick, exposed, missing little and yet seeming to see nothing. With an almost imperceptible movement Chang nodded before turning again to address Thaddeus.<br/><br/>“You have taken a young apprentice Master Navigator,” the word was chosen carefully. There was no rank for Master as a navigator,  but most of the clientele of the Pleasure Dome would not know it to be an honorific. “I suspect he will become something of a legacy of skill, take care with this, Knowledge is power, pursue it wisely.” It was hard to tell if the words were for Mist of for Thaddeus as Chang turned at the arrival of more people to the group.<br/><br/>With Charlotte on his arm he turned to face Dr. Mephiston and the Lady Van Stratten, At Lillith’s introduction change released Charlotte’s hand and took Lillith’s in a simple sweeping motion. He brought her hand up, almost to his face before bowing forward. His lips did not quite touch her hand, resting above it. He spoke, his voice carrying.<br/><br/>“The lady of humanoid simulacra automaton  and intelligence engines herself. You grace my home and person with your presence Lady Van Stratten.” Again his voice was easy to hear even if partially obscured by Lillith’s hand. His eyes met hers, searching, probing for only a moment. Liliith would feel something in his grip, a dull push of energy, a moment and it was gone, akin to the biting into something very cold, but there was only warmth in his eyes and posture. He released her hand and looked to Dr. Bahl. He lowered Lillith’s hand before releasing it, “ The esteemed Dr. Mephiston Bahl, so glad you could both attend. Do not fret Dr. Bahl, I am most aware of your art and you are to be commended for pursing it so very thoroughly. ”<br/><br/>He gave the man a nod as he retook Charlotte’s arm, resting it upon his own as if it were meant to be there. He caught sight of several of the others about the room as Lillith spoke, listening to her words with a calm gaze upon his face.<br/><br/>“Charlotte  is one of my dearest companions, as are Roxanne and Marie. They are much like petals in a breeze, their fancy takes them as it will, it is a secret that I control the wind,” He smiled as he spoke, possibly a jest of some kind. “I am sure that they will all be quite interested in the possibilities that your creations can offer, but I do not seek to speak for them. My doves rest under my care without restraint of tether to bind them to me, so it is they whom you must discuss terms. I am sure that you will be most caring if they decide to assist you in your display.” He paused for a moment, looking to Lilith, his green eyes catching the light with the glow of deep jade. “ but quid pro quo dear Lady van Stratten, as you seek to educate others, there are still things you might learn.” Again a smile, giving no hint to his thoughts as he spoke.<br/><br/>“Charlotte, would you be dearest to me and ask Marie to join my side for a moment and will you check on Roxanne, I believe that Roxanne would like to make sure that you are in good …spirits.” He looked to Charlotte, nodding in the direction of Marie and Roxanne as he spoke.<br/><br/>