Alric raised his eyebrows slightly at that look and the full-body pause--and chuckled casually at the quip about being an assistant, following Jarvis inside, making sure any luggage he might have brought makes it inside, as well.

"I rather like to believe that we all have some way in which we can assist one another. I'm afraid I can't help much with the former, but I could certainly show you around, if you like, and answer any questions you might have--or at least take a stab at them."