There was a sound in the air above them not unlike rumbling thunder and Alexander nodded solemnly.

"So it is sworn and so it comes to pass." he said, shaking her hand.

"When you feel I'm ready to know more about you, Brooke Wyngarde, I will tell you a bit more about me and we will see where we stand from there." he told her.

The car stopped at the entrance to the Empire Room and Alexander leaned in gently.

"For now, my muse, we are arrived at our destination." he said, as the driver opened the door.

"Will you join me?"