By the time David arrives with Gladiola on his arm, he knows the basics, including that the hold is ruled by Baron Aiden ap Ailil, and Baroness Nadeen ap VARICH. Given that the Varich House are the sidhe most associated with Inaminae and who seek to cultivate alliances with them, this might be of interest to the glome. And Gladiola is not blind to that fact, remembering how excited Nadeen was to have Dru visit.