"Your library is a tempting offer. I wonder what sort of books you may have." Arkady had once had a very large library in the mansion. But now the shelves were empty, and held only dust, the books having been donated to the town library upon his and Ashley's deaths.

"The offer of your bed is a more intriguing offer, though. I admit, I do certainly find you attractive." If Ashley had managed to get himself into Ereuvir's good graces, Arkady figures his brother is already sharing Ereuvir's bed. "So long as it didn't take me away from Ashley."