His question surprises her, at least at first. Then the reason for it dawns and she shakes her head, once. "I'm rarely interrupted but if I am, it would be Meg or one of the other dancers. And Mme. Giry has called all the dancers for a special rehearsal. They will be occupied for at least an hour, I should think."

She hazards a step towards him, her body language as non-threatening as she can make it. "The door is locked, if that puts you at ease. Anyone who did choose to visit would not be able to simply walk in."

With a sweet, sincere smile, she gestures at the chair currently sitting empty before her vanity. "Please, sit? This is but a small way for me to say thank you."