Lex has a sharp mind -- there's a difference, to Adrian, between maintaining a necessary and advantageous facade, and restricting himself from the things he wants. Over the years, he's become a master of balancing the two.

The question draws an amused and knowing smile to Adrian's face, and offers a silent toast to the statement by raising his glass and then taking a sip of the champagne. "Everyone I've spoken to so far seems to be appreciative. Although it's the guest of honor whose opinion I value most."