Portraits: Anataeus, Concordia

Concordia: That’s when I decided we needed to re-inventory everything in the building. You should have seen the look on Armand’s face!
Anataeus: Mm...
Concordia: Anataeus, are you paying attention?
Anataeus: Hm?
Concordia: That answers that question.
Anataeus: What?
Concordia: You’re moping.
Anataeus: I am _not_ moping. I am merely... moodily dejected.
Concordia: And what has the great alchemist of House Van Tassen so moodily dejected?
Anataeus: Nothing. I mean, I’m thinking about why I’m here.
Concordia: You’re here because you’re our Alchemist.
Anataeus: I mean in the larger sense...
Action: Enter, Captain Gelt
Captain Gelt: The alchemist is here, isn’t he?
Anataeus: Captain Gelt, what can I do for you?
Captain Gelt: Your presence is required in the main hall. It’s a matter of some urgency.
Concordia: What happened?
Captain Gelt: An aggressive move from another House has taken us by surprise… we need to respond immediately.
Anataeus: My alchemy is at your disposal.
Concordia: You almost sound excited.
Anataeus: I am! Finally, something significant is happening!