"Such behavior is highly suspect," Lucrète said darkly. "The party, that is. Not the rent-boys. Though there are plenty of other things that could be said regarding that, but I understand your desire to leave that subject be." She smiled a little and sat down beside him with a sigh and began pulling her gloves off. "Though unfortunate as it is for you, I suppose it is best he made you a secretary. As far as I know, you have no experience in international diplomacy and I know you would abhor taking advantage of any nepotism."
She smoothed her skirt and set her gloves to the side. "But what about your play? What is it about? I did not know you were writing something new!"