[An easy going chuckle slips out at the ruffle. It's something a lot of people do, but he doesn't really mind.]

Sure! It's not too complicated, at least. It kind of reminds me of Castle Gaspard a little bit.

[He takes Balthus by the ends of his fingers, as if somehow he'd end up losing him in the manor.

The manor itself is very reminiscent of their homeland in a lot of ways in terms of the aesthetic and simplicity, but the hearth and stonework in the kitchen is where Ashe loves it best. It's here that there's a dining table, and two steaming cups of tea. There's some cookies of course, too, as Ashe couldn't really help himself.]

Make yourself at home.