They've been shown in. At the Vauquelin residence, the staff have been obliged to accustom themselves to strange comings and goings, some of which their lady is more pleased about than others - Ser Coupe, being something of a regular visitor to the property, had by her presence legitimized what will later be referred to by that lady as 'this nonsense' and ensured their entry.

They have, indeed, been ushered away from the expensive rugs.

Gwenaëlle's voice is audible from just above the stairs in the foyer, her steward more muted; "Who? And she wants what?"

A quieter exchange, and then one of the footmen gesture--

"My lady will see you," in a tone that suggests he, too, cannot believe he is saying this.