[To say that he's eagerly anticipating her arrival would be an understatement.

The servants of the manor would witness Lord Haurchefant Greystone as a veritable whirlwind of activity in the hours before. He temporarily abandons his experiments to ensure that the beds are made up with fresh linen, that there will be a change of warm, clean clothes awaiting Y'tajha when she arrives, and that the chefs have been apprised and are well prepared to jump into action the moment she gets there.

When she enters the intercessory he's already had the fire built and is stood by it as it flickers warmly. The cold chases her in through the door, as briefly as it's opened, and he answers her bright expression with a brilliant smile.]

But you made it, and in one piece as well, and I believe that is all I could have asked for.

[He moves swiftly across to her and takes her hands.]

It brings me such joy to see you here.