Tehr bowed low, from the waist. He made sure to hold his bow for a half a breath longer than was necessary, careful to not sweep his staff outwards as he did so.  He'd seen neophyte's knock priceless vases off tables while bowing.  "It is my great honor," he said as he straightened, "to be greeted by you Matron Astari.  Thank you very much."  He followed the older woman and continued to speak, "I am Tehr ir'Wynt.  Both of our houses are old and distinguished, even if not currently one of the most popular houses.   It is my belief that the older houses of ours should maintain a positive friendship.  The fact that House Saari has proposed a joint mining proposal for our lands only strengthens the need for my visit."<br/><br/>He paused, deciding to press his luck slightly, "As for being bold enough to approach your house... well... My own house has it's fair share of rumors spread about it, I'm certain."  He knew of one in particular, that House Wynt was far too comfortable with it's servants, specifically the Hlaford bloodline.  But he wouldn't bring up rumors about his own house, the woman either knew of them or didn't.  "I choose to not put stock in rumors and instead make decisions based on the people themselves.  Hopefully you, and your daughters, can respect that, because I might have an opportunity for house Saari to make a great deal of money and influence in the very near future."