Indeed. [Rod nods in all the right places, making sounds of approval as Avalina waxes lyrical about her library - and yes, there are things in there he'd really, really like to see.

But he's not stupid, and the tightening of his fingers around hers says, We just got here. Do you want to raise suspicion? Play along. He catches her look, pulling her closer to his side.]

Perhaps you'd be so kind as to allow us to view it? I've heard wonderful things about your collection; it's hardly festive, but when a woman such as yourself throws open her home, it seems a shame not to avail oneself of the opportunity.

[Flattery, the chance to quietly copy a book or two, and maybe to piss Gretel off more. She looks stunning in her dress, it shouldn't be wasted.]