They find, when they get to the relevant party's entry, that Veda (the sister) has stepped out, and that Lord Yenaro, who has been helping her with her entry, is there instead. The entry is a cloth sort of thing that emits perfume to change with the mood of the wearer. Yenaro assures Benello, when she asks for what may well be the hundredth time if they shouldn't have had it made into a dress and modeled by a servitor, that this will look less commercial as-is and score better.

"Nevertheless," Yenaro concedes, "you are right, this display is a bit static. Step closer and we'll hand-demonstrate the effects."

Ivan isn't getting anywhere near Yenaro for love or money, anyway.