There wasn't any point in denying it, of course, and the easy grin he gave in response gave no indication he felt guilty for it.

"Simple, your Grace. I happen to take a keen interest in Ashura's friends. We share a good many mutual friends, present company included, but you are the only one I have no had the pleasure of meeting. And given how...close..." he said, pausing to glance at the both of them in turn, "...it seems you two have become as of late, I thought I would correct that. I'm afraid I know very little about you."