Rita just gives a thoughtful hum at that. "Whatever the kingdom, nobles usually aren't all that welcoming to common rabble trying to join their ranks," she says with some derision. Of course, as far as family status goes, Rita would probably rank somewhere among rabble herself. It's a good thing Aspio is somewhat removed from the social hierarchies of the capital; it means she doesn't have to deal with that crap.

The woman returns to attend to Strange's feet, while another worker comes to deal with Rita. They remove their feet from the water and set about filing the soles of their feet, trying to scrub off any rough, dried skin or callouses. While they're at it, they ask what color of nail polish they'd like. Rita, looking completely out of her element, hesitates to answer.