[She nods, glad to be spared the crude language. There are times to use it. First meetings are not among them.] There are parties like that. In fact all of their parties are such, some simply more than others. [They aren't bad, per se, but no being drugged with anything, especially magic, wasn't quite nice.]

I... [She gives him a lopsided look, lips thinning as they press together but neither scowling or smiling. She clearly doesn't know how to explain that she isn't much bitter about things in general.] I do wish I could go home and stay there but one can't simply spend their time being angry and wishing. At some point we can only make do. The enjoyment of, ah, the lovers you choose here can be what you make of it, to some extent. Some with certain... specialized desires... [She coughs delicately.] might have more trouble than others but companions can be found and pleasant ways to spend the time are possible.