Faolan glances up at the other man as he approaches and makes comment on his paperwork, quirking something of a smile at him as he does. "You'd better be glad that you all aren't stuck doing this yourselves, that's all I've got to say on the matter," he responds, before gesturing to the food set out across the room.

"Took your advice. It's nothing special. If it gets too close to anything resembling a planned gathering, I'm sure the rumor will spread and no one would show. But it must be casual enough," he says, glancing back up at the other man. "You're here at least."