The thinning of Xavier's lips, and brief shadow in his eyes, were the only signs of his agreement. Tucker plaguing Belmont hardly counted. But he got his resentment under control before answering, "I believe the butler, Mr Llewellyn, has been of help." He - cares. And he's - Aurellian."
By which he meant that there were a great many more liberties Aurellian staff took with their masters, yes, but also that they cared a whole lot more easily than they were used to. It was, in Xavier's mouth, far from a criticism.