"I could say the same, I didn't know I'd be meeting a friend." Alex nod his head at Samuel in a polite gesture, a bit amused, and pleased that he knew at least one face of the people invited along that day. It could prove an interesting day, he told himself silently again. "I only just arrived myself, so its a delight to see folks showing up." He took a sip of the ale he had in front of him, smiling calmly.<br/><br/>Seeing Samuel reach a hand out for Asleod in turn Alex simply smiled and observed a bit, leaning a little away as he chuckled. "I wonder how many faces we get to see before this evening is done? And how interesting those may yet prove to be as well."