[A slight nod of greeting and acknowledgement is given when he takes her hand and she takes that first step across the threshold. It is Vanessa's opinion that he could have very well have refused her request. Social etiquette and obligations are one thing but there's always a way to get around them if a person desires. But she is unaware of what kind of man he is outside of a brief history of his background and social guarantees that he is a well respected and knowledgeable gentleman. So he could be speaking the truth when he says he couldn't refuse.

It will be interesting to see if she will find out more about him along with the lore she is looking to find. The absence of decor may lend insight. While presence of books, paintings, trappings gives light to the occupant so too does the lack of. Even if that insight is simply: unconcerned with outward appearance. Vanessa takes it all in as Adrian disappears and reappears with a tray which she takes as a cue to find a seat on the couch, setting her bag next to her.]

Both sound delightful, thank you Mr. Tepes. As a baklava novice I am sure this will be delicious, have no fear. The regular presence of coffee is a new development for me and I haven't quite adjusted to it. But I believe Turkish coffee differs from - [she struggles with how to classify it, she really is out of her depth here.] American coffee?