Maybel had left him for a short period, he hated to see her go. But Alexander knew that they couldn't hang around one another the entire evening. It was better that way, he didn't want people to talk more about them than they were surely already doing. And besides, he did want her to have fun with the other guests here, too. Give her space; she deserved that much. But Alexander wasn't really sure what he was supposed to do now, mostly because he didn't dare to do anything. He was afraid that one wrong step would bring out the ire of Matthew Winter. So he just; kept his head low. And he stood in the corner. He did scan the room, for familiar faces. Faolan had to be here, right? Maybe he could bug him for a while; he would surely be safe with his old friend, right? Suddenly the young lord felt someone elbowing him, shocked, Alexander let out a noise as she whipped himself around to face the person who had touched him. He expected it to be Maybels father. So his heart was beating in his throat. But he was surprised to find it was none other than William Villers. It wasn't Faolan, but certainly another friend. One Alexander was all too happy to see. The older man teased him, but then handed him a glass. One that the young inventor eagerly took. He could really use some alcohol right about now. Alexander downed the contents off the glass almost immediately while he listened to what the other man had to say. Though, he couldn't help but chuckle at the words of his old friend. Causing him to cough a little. Since drinking and laughing at the same time didn't work together. Alexander then moved the glass away from his mouth and shook his head. "Well no, I wasn't going to come originally. I mean- you know, why don't you?" He must have read the paper, everyone who was anyone had. "But I changed my mind last minute." He looked away from William then, looking into the crowd.

Alexander couldn't even describe the noise he just made-it sounded a little like a mix of a squeal and a scoff at the same time. Definitely not a sound he had ever made before; and hopefully one he'll never make again. ’Be careful, mate, you don’t want a whiplash.’ He heard the person, who Alexander had now identified to be his friend William, say. The young inventor nodded in agreement. But when the older man offered him a drink, any semblance of a warning seemed to disappear in Alexanders mind. And thus he threw the alcoholic beverage back almost immediately. Something he quickly regretted. But the nobleman didn't give himself much time to dwell on that fact. Since he had questions to answer, something he did-with another question. ’It’s all speculation, so no I can’t be sure about what I know.’ Speculation- but it was all true! All of those things written in that dammed paper really did happen. Well; he knew that it had been the truth. But he supposed that people like William didn't have that luxury. Countess summer was a great writer, but not the most trustworthy source. At least that was something that he could console himself with. Mister Villiers then suggested that the two of them get another drink. The corners of Alexanders mouth curled upwards at that notion, but his smile only increased when William told him that he was happy he had come. "Yes, another drink-that sounds like a marvelous idea." The dirty blond confirmed as he shot the man in front of him a kind look. "And thanks for saying so, William. I'm glad you're here too." He meant it. Seeing William here, really made him feel a lot safer.

When Alexander admitted that his plans had changed at the very last second. The other man made it quite clear that he understood who Alexander talked about. Even if he didn't name any names. "It's part of it, but not the only reason." Alexander said casually, but only when the words left his mouth did he realize how ridiculous he sounded. Especially to William. Since, he had already demonstrated that he knew the truth. So downplaying it was a little foolish. "Okay, fine, she is the only reason." Alexander finally said as he had his eyes glued to the floor. "I made a promise to her, and you know me, I never go back on my word."