Tehr sat at the desk, glad of the drink as he listened to the news.  He sipped his brandy slowly listening and contemplating her words.  Best to put these things in order of import.<br/><br/>"I am unhappy to hear that Ironna is having difficulty with her shop again.  But unfortunately it is not my concern, especially in light of other events.  I extended a friendly hand to her but she is proud and my offers have been largely rebuffed.  Politely of course, and with the hesitation and possibility for future dalliances.  But with all else, and with my role as the prince consort, I have better things, more important and pressing things to do with my time than to chase a clanless dwarf who shows little interest.  Should she approach us and ask for help, I will reassess the situation.  But I fear that my time and the resources of house wynt must be focused where it is more important."<br/><br/>He frowned, unhappy to say or do such a thing, but knowing it to be a needed decision.  House Wynt was not limitless in it's income, and more importantly, it's non capital wealth, such as servants or contacts.  "Next," he said, "I'd like to make time to visit the White Room.  I've not been invited to that club and know that it would be an excellent place for making connections.  But I know not what my schedule is like.  If the invitation is open ended, I shall fit it in when I have time."<br/><br/>"More important than that, is that I need to go to the palace to answer a summons by the queen tomorrow.  I am too tired and it is too late tonight for such, but I wish to make it a priority.  No later than noon.  I'd appreciate if you would have the carriage ready and would drive me hence.  I know that carriage duties are not your bailiwick, and you'll be pleased to know that shortly we will have a proper stable master.  As for tonight, once we have business settled, and Angelique is free, I'd like to be shown the grounds so that I can see the progress before the sun has fully set.  I believe there was some mention of missing materials?"<br/><br/>He was eager to hear of the problem, thinking that it might be tied to house Dale.  Something needed to be done about them... he wasn't openly hostile with Dale house yet, but neither was he obviously on good grounds.  Nor would he be as long as House Dale supporting the church or opposing the queen.