[quote=Diabolicalrhapsody] The voice certainly had a feminine mellowness coupled with a bit of gruffness that is acquired over ages of experience. Pyktis bowed to the woman gracefully before continuing in his soft tone. he stated calmly. he said raising his hand in a mock vow. he said with a sweet smile looking a bit off-center to his charge. [/quote] The housekeeper sighed. "Fine. The detective knows the rules. Come in. The others are in the music room."