She filled her plate with delicacies as Lucius went to procure her a glass of wine. Grateful she sank into the chair. She said a prayer of thanks for cushioning charms. Nibbling on her food, she listened to the conversations around her. A nasal petulant whine reached her ears. "Did you see her dress? My mother would never let me wear something so revealing. She's so common, they cannot seriously think a handful of lessons will change anything."