"And that would be their loss," Ellana says without missing a beat. "Though they probably wouldn't appreciate you not fawning all over them. They're surprisingly needy for people with so much wealth."

Though after a moment's thought on the subject, she could understand. They must be surrounded by sycophants who do nothing but compliment them. If they go an hour without hearing how wonderful they are, they must start to panic.

"Will you be dancing with the Commander this evening?"