Anne smiles and makes a dismissive gesture.  "We're long time friends."  With a bit of a self-depreciative tone, she says. "I don't even know who my parents are, just a ward of the court without your established lineage."  Her smile becomes a bit more jovial. "Just a friend who would very much like to see you happy."  She finished her drink.<br/><br/>"Do you think the estate might lead to too much ... interruption?  But then, I'm sure your quarters there are better appointed than my humble room here."