Chapter 16: Old Friends Part 1
"I can't believe people are being such fools." Pentam stormed around the room as Cal and Crysabel watched, along with the Crysabel's mother, the Baroness.
"Most people are fools, Dear." Crysabel sipped at her water. "It is what allows them to survive the ultimate boredom of their lives."
Pentam stopped and looked at her in shock.
"Think about it. What do these people do? They wouldn't be caught dead working, they might dabble in supporting a business venture, but aside from gossip their lives are meaningless. They are more to be pitied."
"Not all of them." The Baroness frowned slightly. "There are many who are involved in charity works and other worthy causes."
"Very true, Mother, and those people are least likely to be swayed by the scandal of the day."
"Either way," Cal said, meeting Pentam's gaze. "I do not want to spend my visit talking of such matters."
"You're right." Pentam sat down and rubbed his eyes. "I'm just upset because there is nothing I can do."