[ he breathes a laugh, shaking his head. ] Not quite as new, at least. [ he slips to the other man's side, fingers briefly brushing his forearm before falling away again. ] I've been here just under a month. Not long enough to be terribly adjusted to life here, but certainly long enough to answer most questions you have, I expect.

[ and julian being julian, of course he's picked up a great deal of information-- though particularly in the down, considering his mark and his general preference for working amongst the less fortunate folk in any city he finds himself in. ]

If you like, I can show you around a bit. You might say that I've courted a number of Dominants in the short time I've been here-- [ that might be a slightly strong word, when most of the courtship had been spent in bed, but one has to begin somewhere, yes? ] --so I'm fairly familiar with the Up. Or if you're tired, we can return to your rooms to talk. [ or, well, whatever sam wants to do. julian isn't particularly picky. ]