"Whoa there, calm down," he said as he raised his hand defensively. "I'm just trying to be polite since I feel it's partially my fault this happened," he said as he looked down, ashamed. "After all, if I had just paid my dues, because I obviously can," he said, beholding his mansion's furnishings. "Thomas wouldn't have been here, and in turn he wouldn't have had the opportunity to hurt my guest. But you're right. I shouldn't apologize for him. So, instead, I'll apologize for my own fuck up: I'm sorry, Steelia."

Adrian walked back into the kitchen to catch Benjamin's explanation and apology. He quirked an eyebrow at this, [I]"He actually seems... genuine."[/i] He looked over at Lydia, ready to gauge her response.