Of Night and Dark Obscurity

“I suppose as an investor and member of the Guild she thought it appropriate,” he admitted.

“It’s very appropriate. It’s good to see you,” she smiled.

A footman passed by with a tray of glasses filled with champagne, and not thinking, Caroline discarded her empty one and reached for a new one.

“I say!” Peter Davies called out. “How are you Inspector?”

Caroline turned to see Val standing nearby and at Peter’s wave he joined them.

“I’m well Mr. Davies. And you?”

“Good. I’m excited to show you the new property. I think you’ll be impressed.” Peter said as he sipped his champagne.

“What new property is this?” Caroline asked.

“I’m thinking of a change,” Val said mysteriously.

“He’s looking to join the world of matter and means. I’m going to show him the new homes they are building around Westminster.” Peter said smiling. “Elegant and well suited for the Inspector.”

“That’s wonderful,” Caroline nodded.

“We go to see the property tomorrow,” Val told her. “I would welcome your opinion of it.”

“I don’t know of such things. We’ve lived in the townhouse my entire life,” she said.

“Excuse me both, will you? Lady Lyttleton is flagging me down,” Peter said before he left them.

They watched him go before they returned to their conversation.

“That’s not true you know. You have experience now with your buildings,” he added.

“My experience is quite scant but you’re welcome to it,” she said.

“Excellent.”

Stella walked by laughing with a drink in hand speaking to Rowland Pierce.

“Your brother,“ she began as she watched them pass by.

“Yes?”

“I would not have guessed you were brothers,” she admitted.

“Why is that?”

“You seem very different.”

“That’s true.”

“He seems more outgoing,” she said.

“He is.”

“You seem more intelligent.”

Val said nothing to this.

“Are you your mother or father’s favorite?” She asked.