It certainly felt weird to talk about an Aurora that wasn't there while she was there, as if she was a stranger and yet, she was listening without reacting, trying to keep a cool expression as if she wasn't bothered by anything he said previously.
"Alright! Why don't we have a talk, you and me, Ernie? I have some questions and I believe you have the answers I seek. Of course, I want to be alone with you. I believe this version of Aurora doesn't have the knowledge I seek."
Arnie walked from the shadows, always keeping a calm expression, which actually surprised Stephan. He thought that he would be reacting to what he said. Wasn't it bad to ask for the master to be away in front of the master herself?