Azar smiled - it was a kind and quite warm smile, without feigned politeness. "It is a pleasure to meet some of the younger lords - not to mention the ladies." He bowed his head to the other lords and led his Magitek entourage to the courtyard. "I'm glad to get any chance to leave my home nowadays - the Iron Mountain is admittedly not a very good place for one's health." The Lord Engineer's metallic hand gripped tightly at his armrest. "Sadly the Lazarel folk had more..." He paused for a moment and let out a little laugh "...Interesting business to attend to. Their youngest son has come of age - great celebrations." The walking throne turned slightly so he'd see the gate and the lord and lady Cao. "Humble greetings from the east, Lord Cao."