Caspa had lived with silence, so she barely even noticed his abstinence from comment for the moment. Sometimes it was best to say little, when listening was more important. There was a beauty in words used rightly, of course. She slowed as they approached the Baroque facade of the building, allowing him to take in the sight at a more leisurely pace. Her deep dark eyes flickered towards him now and then, observing the reaction with interest. She was strangely proud of the grand old building she lived in, although her hands had had no part in the making, and neither had her species. They'd changed it a little inside, but not significantly. Her own room she had merely stripped bare, preferring emptiness and austerity.
The formidable dark-iron gates hung open, and she continued through and up the drive-way to the main doors into the large house. She turned on the threshold and sat on the top step, looking back at him. "Welcome to the Chien Hotel. You are free to roam in most of it, but some of the rooms are claimed by pack mates who may prefer to be asked first. There are many other rooms to see, including a library for books," though she doubted he knew what they were and she had trouble reading the English lettering anyway, "storage for liquor, a basement, dancing hall and of course..." Her scarred mouth curving at this, "the kitchen." She hardly needed to ask where to take him first but hesitated a moment before going inside, wondering if he wished to know anything more before they began their tour.
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