Simon rolls his eyes. He was too intelligent by half to deal with something like this. But...he technically didn't have an invite, and a mere woman like Lady Ashinana could hardly appreciate his genius. So it would behoove him to play along at least for now. Once he was able to show off his considerable knowledge surely the Lady will be begging him to take over the research on the find. A smile crossed his face at that thought. "A mask, eh? Well, If that's what this celebration calls for..." he flipped a coin to the lad before getting to his feet "I'd best go then, or the best ones will be taken." he said, figuring he could find his way on his own to the mask vendor...it was just outside the manor after all.