Adrian listened to Cass, watching the other man's body language as he did so. It was obvious to him that the other man was in pain judging from the wince and the slow walking and Adrian tried to recall what he'd heard about Cass's activities in the battle. He seemed relaxed enough to pet the dog - Plato? - however and so Adrian let himself relax a little, still somewhat suspicious about the subject of this meeting.
"What happened to you?" he asked. "If you don't mind me being so blunt, that is. I've been a little out of touch recently... What with the pox and the school holidays, I've barely been in the wizarding world."
He smiled at the dog and looked back up at Cass's. "Who is his owner then? You're being deliberately coy, I'm not sure if it's such a good look on you. You're much more attractive when you're witty and being a smart arse," he teased.
When Cass mentioned hiding being the reason he was here, he frowned. "What's up? Are you in trouble?"