The General Count is a hard-looking man in every fashion, very little give. But when it comes to the topic of his wife, there is a slight softening. His eye are dark, brows drawn down, hands clasped behind him, but he leans forward.

"You answer to the Countess in this, and I can cast no shadow of doubt on your devotion. But if you have reason to believe that my wife's life is in danger, if you even so much as suspect a threat..." His jaw goes taut for just a second, his eyes flashing. There is just a momentary glimpse of passion so fierce it could not possibly belong to so hard a man. "I want you to come to me. Immediately."