There were never school dances or masquerades at Seven Tower. Parties like this are a, [he hums, dropping his voice a pitch,] "rich people thing".

[His tone returns to normal.] Clamor always said that. And actually, my parents were pretty wealthy, but we never went to parties either. If we ever did, they weren't like this. Everyone knew each other, and Harque never looked like he was having much fun.

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[Noah takes a seat at the bar. Just real quick, he'll take the opportunity to order something.]

I used to sneak off to raid the really fancy chocolate. I didn't have fun, either, but chocolate is good.