"It's an opportunity for both of us," Claudia replies easily, though she does seem to appreciate the gratitude, the way she nods in his direction. Then, before much longer, they've reached the driveway of her estate. Modest, she'd call it. And it was, compared to the sort of place her father would have picked. In that way, despite her penchant for luxury, Claudia considered herself shrewd. She left plenty in savings, prepared for any event.

"Here we are." She fishes her keys from her pocket as they make it up the front steps. "Please, make yourself as comfortable as you like; I never use the kitchen but keep it loosely stocked for guests. Ah, but let me show you to your room to start."