Tehr kept the conversation light and airy during the meal.  Showing the best  manners he could, he tried to make her feel as comfortable and like an equal as he could, trying to reaffirm his statement that he valued commoners more than some nobles.  However at the end of the meal he suggested a change of venue to the sitting room.  Knowing that Angelique would clear the table, he offered to pour Tera a drink.<br/><br/>"So," he said, deciding he was going to cast the die, "Tell me true Tera.  It seems like in my life people are always after me for one thing or another.  Seems like people only want to use each other or get something out of them.  I hate to say it because it sounds so negative, but it unfortunately seems to be the way of the world.  So what is it that you want my lovely?"