Theo listened as he sat back, taking a sip of his cognac and pretending not to be paying as close attention as he was. He knew of course that Blasie was never out on trips just for the fun of it, and that no matter what it was it was something to do with Rodolphus, though he didn't ask or call him on it.
He did however speak when Blaise talked of Ancient Egyptian. 'I take it the introduction with Stephen did not go as intended then?' he asked, remembering that he'd introduced the two with this in mind. Not that they had seemed to like each other much.
'Perhaps Padma could be of assistance?' he suggested. 'You know Stephen well after all, perhaps you could ask him to translate the text?' he suggested. 'Stephen is surely not going to refuse if he thinks it's for your benefit.'