He laughs at that, bright and warm.

"I hope the same! A little unusual, as meetings go, but I've had far worse starts. Quite the accommodation, isn't it? Can't say I've ever stayed in a castle before. Food and wine provided, too, and apparently an excellent library! I know where I'll be spending my free time."

Reading, of course! What else would anyone be doing when there's apparently an extensive library? Surely nothing else is worthwhile!