[He doesn't say anything more to that, merely keeps up that crooked, right-leaning smile.]

Marvelous! I shall look forward to your arrival! Till then—

[He raises his hand to give a little wave, but then stops as he seems to jolt with realization, his expression shifting from that, to something a bit more foxish.]

—Actually, I had just remembered something. I have been informed of a certain scion's arrival...is there any reason you forewent telling me such tidings?