The smile on Adrian's face disappeared upon hearing and seeing Alessandra's reaction to what he had said. He made a face. [color=00aeef]"I did not expect you to turn meek and dull during my absence,"[/color] he shook his head in disappointment. He shook his head. [color=00aeef]"No, there is nothing else I require. You may go,"[/color] he dimissed her and stood up as well. He didn't eat as much as he used to and left his plate half full. He patted the handmaiden's shoulder as he walked past her and the disappeared out into the hallway.