( Ah, food. That's something Jill feels much better spending what little coin she does have on -- she can share it with others, namely Clive, without feeling guilty about using it all on herself. Plus the smells -- it's enough to lighten her eyes with glee, though her face remains as impassive and as reserved as anything. )

Exactly. I am surprised they allowed us here, after making sure we knew that all we'd need could be found within the castle. ( If that's what she's heard, though-- ) You were summoned elsewhere?