He inclined his head and offered a fleeting smile that was nothing more than the slightest twitch of the lips. It was the least he could do for one of the More Sensible Castle Spades.

"You are most welcome to stay, m'lord." They were only co-ordinating lunch, and while it might have looked a little chaotic, everyone was in charge of different things and knew what they were doing.

"The kitchen is missing three staff today," Iollan reported. The disdain would have been obvious for the Ace to see even if he sounded quite deadpan and unaffected by it.

"One Hopes the rest of the Castle remains in order."