He's in conference with Raura over some matters when he hears her speaking to his people on the floor. He can't help but smile just as he tunes the conversation out: a gentleman does not pry into a lady's conversations, nor does he share his personal amusement with his son-in-law, though he does make a gentle gesture to the other vampire, offering a few choice words to inform Raura that they can pick up their discussion at some later date.

As such, the Daywalker is alone and standing by the window watching the comings and goings of Falner at Night with an unlit cigar by the time the girl -- Ella Ryan, his darling Barbara's first childe -- finally knocks on his door.

"Come in, my dear." His voice carries well enough. "The door is open."

He's going to cut that cigar and light it up now.