She inspected him closely, looking him up and down for a silent second. He had the right look to him, just enough poise to his stance. Rose approved and have him her hand, a small smile on her face. "Yes, hello." She wasn't exactly warm upon first meeting, a product of her parents' aloofness. "Glad you made it."
She opened the door further and stood aside to let him in. The house was grand, expensively and ornately furnished without seeming tacky. There were plenty of spare rooms on the second floor. Rose would be inviting Darius to stay in one until things settled down.