The bile rose in Rose's throat at the thought of these -<em>peasants</em>- questioning Lady Kara so impudently instead of thanking her on bended knee for her generosity.<strong>"Ugh!"</strong>she kept her exclamation of disgust quiet and shook her head in frustration as she resisted the urge to lecture her inferiors. No, a more diplomatic approach was called for in this situtation as she spoke up.<strong>"I wouldn't dare go so far as to ask about the <em>intimate</em> details of the journal- "</strong>she gave the others a sharp glance, hoping they would catch her unspoken point - how more rude could they be, they might as well ask what colour of privies Kara was wearing right now - didn't they ever keep journals that were too embarrassing to be read by any other people, or were they not even sophisticated enough for that? -<strong>"but I think some of the members of our new-found group do raise a good point. Any description of the thief that you can share with us will be immensely helpful."</strong><br/><br/>She didn't even cast a second glance at the gold - it would be improper for one of her station to get excited over such a trivial sum, of course. Although, inwardly she was sighing in relief that she would have some funds to tide her over for the moment. A proper lady had expenses, after all, even when riding across the countryside playing knight (or dame in her case). Maybe she could get a new bow as well, already spending the gold in her mind.