Two truths, several lies

"Now. Where were we?" Cass said, more to himself than to Sir Forsythe, who was probably going to be witness to even more awkward, strange situations until Cass could leave this damn mansion. 

"Shall I open the door now, my Lord?" Cass nodded at his gentle question, and finally, the door was opened and Vespertine rose to his feet. 

Looking at him, you could tell he was tired. It wasn't obvious at first, but there were tells. His blue eyes were glowing a little more than usual. The blinds were closed on the windows, and he wasn't wearing his hat. That wasn't something that Vespertine usually did. He was usually someone who kept up appearances, even in the face of someone who knew who he was. 

Who knew what he was. 

His hat sat on the couch next to him, the coffee table clear of any snacks or glasses. A small surprise, since Cass thought he would at least keep up that appearance, but that wasn't the case.