"Well," Heather smiled once more and buzzed downstairs for a glass of port that would be up in a few moments. She smoothed a hand over the top of her book.

"First you tell me about yourself. Your family situation, your expectations of this place." It was always good to dispel myths within the first fifteen minutes of a consultation so that things would run smoothly and Peter would be more open to her.

"And of course, why you felt you were interested in the first place -- keeping in mind that something more detailed than 'curiosity' will help you more than hinder you." She maintained relatively steady eye contact with Peter, but made sure it didn't appear that she was staring -- no need to make him more nervous.