Chéri took the words but said nothing at this point, potentially a little bit weary, but still willing to go on. They just entered as requested.

Rather than welcoming them in their house, Darius pushed them towards his room. Not new to this, Chéri was anyways suspicious, finding it at least odd that no servant had anything to say about them entering the space, given the presence of any servant whatsoever. However the room, filled as it was with the oddest things, certainly attracted their attention. There were curiosities of various types, things that Chéri hadn’t seen since arriving in England and they could easily lose themselves looking at the animals or at the silks. In fact, that seem to bring back a flash of red to their face and a joyful, luminous smile. Apparently it was as easy to aggravate them as it was to cheer them up again.

Chéri laughed “Paint and lots of other things, it looks like” Chéri laughed, while taking off their jacket. They doubted Darius wanted that only anyway. They also took off hat and gloves, which they left on any surface that looked decently clean and promising to stay such.

Chéri looked at the local Olympia with a certain interest and smiled, some irony in them “Is that the plan? Full figure, partially naked, lying on the side?” Chéri asked, practically. And then added “sure, if you have something that better represents the idea you currently have.” They made an inviting gesture. They seemed more relaxed.