Siegfried still ignored Elizabeth, only asking Marvey, "Now that you've arrived in Varn, what do you plan to do next?"
Marvey stretched lazily, took off his hat, and scratched his sparse hair with some frustration. "Well, I can't go back to the Eternal City for now, so I'll just have to continue my 'outside research.'"
"Research?"
Marvey answered breezily, "I've nearly traveled through all of the Empire's territory. Next, I plan to explore the lands of the rebels. I've realized... the stories here are far more interesting than those of the Empire."
"Do you have money?" Siegfried asked bluntly.
"No," Marvey chuckled. "But don't worry about me. I never starve, no matter where I am—I can play the lyre, you know."
The two carried on their conversation, leaving Elizabeth the sole party ignored, which made her feel an inexplicable sense of grievance.
