Another kid tried to jump on Theodosia's back as her gaze skimmed over the man she was looking for and she stumbled to a crouching position, shrugging off the child on her back and shooing them away with the assistance of two servants. By the love of God, where were their parents? By the time Theodosia finally reclaimed her poise, she'd lost track of where in the room the man was and quickly signaled to her doorkeep to watch for anyone making a quick exit.