(*and only if you knew him well, would you see the flash of disappointment on his face, which is quickly replaced by a smile*) Oh, I was mostly working from home today anyway. *quickly* Uh, from the Fountain, I mean? And there was a meeting at the Palace too.
*pauses, takes a deep breath (so obviously trying to keep himself from babbling)* I'll be able to give you the grand tour in a few days. There probably won't be much by way of interior decoration but it'll be a roof over our heads, at least.