"Ah, Jacques." Léon said, eventually having arrived at the party, a glass of wine in one hand, a lit cigarette between his fingers. "A dull affair, by the standards set by Versailles, don't you agree?" Léon said, taking a sip of the wine. "Have you noticed that they have not only invited aristos? Odd, do you not think?" He murmured, face contemplative as he gazed around. "You do not have a lady-friend for this evening? A great surprise."