Maximus could only roll his eyes to the vampire; not appreciating her falsely playful attitude. It was always a farce with their type. You always catch more bees with honey after all. Attempting to ignore Claudia: he took the newcomer's hand into her own. Giving a faint, respectful, bow to her. Though, in hearing the news of her husband he stood and his hand slipped from her own. Turning around as he walked towards the staircase: expecting the girl to follow. [color=blue]"I laid many of the bricks to this home, but, not all. The Canis are an old family, so, I had help..."[/color]

As he walked by Catrina he brushed his hand through the girl's hair in a faint pet. Most would see this as a rather condescending notion, but, to Max it was a sign of agreement. She was a rather astute little thing. 

Finally he made his way up to the top of the stairs and stopped towards the beginning of the long hallway that contained dozens of rooms. Opening a door from the second set of rooms: exposing what lay within. Maximus was renouned for his decorative tastes. So, naturally, the room was elegant. Filled with gentle fabrics and various colors. The large queen sized bed covered in see-through drapes that hung from the frame. Only waiting in the doorway for the newcomer to accompany him.