The voudan raises one elegant eyebrow at this news, but relaxes slightly. "Four men and yourself," she repeats. "And you must go tonight. I see. I will see if my cousin is still here; he may be able to help you."Llana wrote:“I will not be going alone, Mme Larouche. Three gentlemen will be accompanying me, well-armed, and one of them is determined to bring his bodyguard.” Gertrude smiled wanly as she added, “I do thank you, however for your concern.”
Leading Kingsley back into the main room, she scans the room for a moment, then summons the maitre d' over for a brief consultation. His news is apparently startling and unpleasant; after a long moment she turns again to Kingsley. "It seems Rolande has just now departed," she says. "This may require a little time, then. Would you care for refreshment while I make enquiries?"