"this 'Laurens' man is a pile of gold coins in an empty body that they cherish for no other reason than that they exist," Taara thought with disgust, and couldn't help but remember the time she was deathly ill. "calling a very sick boy a wretch..." she grit her teeth, scowling over Lory's shoulder. Without looking away, she took the seat that she thought was meant for the "Duke". After looking that direction for a few moments, she went back to her food and drink.