[@Aisling] Again, Ioan led the way.

Vladislaus's conservatory was a beautiful place: Three out of four walls were made out of glass. Only the wall in the east was a stone wall.

Inside the conservatory, there was a Buddha statue that was lit solely by the candles next to it. In front of the statue, bowls with food and water were standing. Plants were left of it. 

Vladislaus was brushing some dust off of his Buddha.
"Hey, Vladislaus," Ioan said. "I just wanted to show your conservatory to Mystique and Fiona. Hope we aren't disturbing you?"
The father smiled. "You aren't disturbing at all. I'm just cleaning the Buddha."