"Ah, very good then. Please...do not let an old man keep you from the party." Henri said, before starting to turn away. But then he paused, and looked back at Leon, "be sure to keep her away from the silver. Your Meme would be most displeased for it to disappear."

Leon blinked, staring at his grandfather. "She wouldn't steal the silver. Why would you think that?"

Henri paused, looking between his grandson and Adelaide for a moment before raising his hand. "A precaution, all the same. You're grandmother will want to see you." With that he turned to walk away, not caring to listen to any more objections Leon was ready to offer.

He could only stare after his grandfather, uncertain of what to say or even do. Had he really just heard all that?