Having finished in the strategy room, Asleod walked out with several folders of paper and parchament under his arm.  He paused for a moment upon noticing that Daniel had arrived.  Apparently they'd gotten to know each other on the ride back from their first meeting.  Several unkind thoughts towards the young nobleman flashed through Asleod's mind, hoping against hope that Belinda would have the presence of mind to steer clear, but already knowing it was likely a lost cause.  Still, it might not be too bad for her to learn that not all nobles were rotten to the core.  It was something Asleod himself wasn't capable of acknowledging, having seen too much.  It might well be that her innocence wouldn't last after seeing under the surface of the parties to what really went on.  For now, she should just enjoy herself, Asleod decided.  Enough grief in the world without adding to it.<br/><br/>A servant passed him, and he stopped the maid with a hand to the shoulder, asking a few silent questions before nodding and sending the maid on her way.  Then he strolled towards Belinda and Daniel in an confident stride, an authoritative air and presence palpable around him.<br/><br/>"Ah, Lord Daniel.  How gracious of you to grace My Lady's humble manor with your presence.  I've asked the servants to prepare some food in the dining room shortly, perhaps you would like to stay and keep company to the Lady?"<br/><br/>Asleod's entire manner was completely different comparing to his easy confidence and personal power from the first meeting.  Yet, his overall charismatic aura was still the same.<br/><br/>(OOC: Asleod is known as 'Master Allon', Lord Stannox's man of business and trusted advisor.  He also acts as his seneschal here in the city.  The irony is not lost on him.)