Arlo's ambitions

"Go on." 

Arlo waved his hand. This was Roy's cue to ask a question.

"How did you lessen the Count's prejudice against me?" 

Arlo directed a mysterious smile in Roy's direction. "That's a secret I can't tell you." 

'That confirms it. He really is the reason why the Count's attitude towards me has taken a turn for the better.' Roy thought, seeing Arlo in a new light.

A moment of silence passed between the two before Roy questioned Arlo a second time.