Sergius allowed himself to be shown in, still wrapped up in his coat- the downstairs of the large building almost as cold as the outside. But in this room filled with candles he felt warmer, and allowed himself to unfasten his outer clothing, although he did not take it off.
"Mr. Slater, I have heard very much about you. My name is Sergius Petrov and there is a matter of business I would like to discuss." He said voice still clearly accented, more clearly here than outside in the street. As he spoke his eyes moved quickly, examining the room, glancing to the woman in the corner. Was it common English practise for men to keep their womenfolk in the room when doing business? Or had he interrupted? Slater would see to her anyway, she was not Sergius' concern. "A matter concerning one Mr. Fisher, who is of interest to us both, yes?"