"Of course," he nodded. She was going to be his second one day after all, the light to his dark, there was no reason she shouldn't receive more favor than the others. "Besides, I am sure by now Ivan is tired of taking dinners with me and would rather go dine with Fedyor, and I am not quite rested enough to dine with everyone tonight. I'd rather simply relax and catch up with my favorite pupil."
He nodded. "Go take the time you need. I'll enjoy a quick bath myself. I'll see you shortly."