[ Whether the admission is a show of trust or an attempt at flirtation, Armand takes it the same way, restored to a little of his usual composure, safely hidden behind the mask once more. He studies Gale with a long unblinking look, then tilts his head like a shrug. The world around them begins moving again, a sensation like muffled ears being cleared -- noticeable only as it reveals the way it had previously stopped, while they had been talking.

Armand makes a small gesture to suggest that they should resume walking. As he falls into step beside Gale, he slips his hands into his coat pockets. ]

Is there anything you would particularly like to know? My fledgling Daniel has built up quite a store of notes about the place, if you are interested. I believe he and his apprentices have even been working on a map of the manor.