[color=crimson]"Oh, I have no doubt of that. I would feel safe as a swaddled babe in your care, madame."[/color] He gave a half mock-bow and winked at Ivory. Once he straightened, he took a small silver trinket from the pocket of his vest, and opened it as if checking the time. Once he had glanced down at it, he swiftly tucked it away again and pressed his palms together. [color=crimson]"I must thank you, Ms. Ivory for enduring my presence for your act. Lucien, shall we?"[/color] He asked the ringleader, then gestured toward the exit. He had other acts to scout.