It was a benefit, sometimes, to be somewhat easy to dismiss, particularly where the authorities were concerned. He was pleased that she was taking notice of him, however. Tonight, he planned to make impressions.

"I'm very pleased you decided to join us tonight. It's more fun to have beautiful things when you can show them to the world. Or, at least, a select group." He'd prefer a more selective group than all who showed up, but it was alright for a start. "I have a passion for history and antiquities. Including some jewels, in fact."