Donald stated respectfully, "You see, Master, it is a custom in Nadir that whenever someone moves into a new house, they should host a small reception for their neighbors.
"This is done so that the person can get accustomed to the city and at the same time also develop connections with other people. This is especially so for a wealthy businessman like you."
Bryan felt that this was reasonable. But at the same time, he also found it to be a drag. He couldn't help but complain, "Must I really do this? I can spend my precious time doing something much more productive."
After all, he felt that all these things didn't really matter much to him. He would rather meditate or go around scouring the city for ingredients required for his advancement.
However, to Donald who didn't know that Bryan was a transcendent, this meant a great deal. This was because he naturally wanted his master to gain a proper foothold in the city.