[And it doesn't take long before the door swings open, and Ardyn is there to greet her, a slightly lopsided smile planted on his features, something that she might come to expect by now.]

Grell, you're right on time. I suppose I shouldn't expect anything less than punctuality from a woman such as yourself, hm?

[He opens the door, stepping back to allow her in. (But not before a cat -- small, sleek and black -- slips out and meows, rubbing against Grell's leg with its tail high in the air.)]

Ah, I did warn you about the cats. [An amused brow lift goes here. Quite the welcome.]