Her eyebrows rise significantly at the aide's manner, and here is a dangerous thing -- Synna Pernon with her curiosity piqued. "Charmed, I'm sure," says the duchess. "One of Isplourrdacartha's off-world acquaintances, I presume?" There is a subtle trace of disapproval on 'off-world acquaintances.' "That is a most interesting name, Ms. Barillo, and accent."