Gareth gazed at them in time with Karl, who no doubt was also acknowledging the affluence of the lady by the guard. The servants catering her didn't lie; she could've been a noble or a princess. Although Leid and Gareth were eager to speak with the group by the throne, Gareth knew that trying to speak to them now would prove fruitless in their egress. He, while closely watching the leaving troupe, listened to Leid's talk, from which Harker assumed that Karl likely had to depart as well. "Ah, but... the night is quite young, sir. Does this mean you must leave here at once?" For the reserved half-elf, it would mean losing someone whom he could talk to as the night went on, who could lead him along and help him socialize, and yet despite his initial intimidation by Karl, Gareth would sooner have Leid's company than be left alone for the evening to figure out what to do with himself. It was here wherein the young Harker started planning his next move in case Leid left—'go speak to the guard, just attain the courage to do so,' and 'avoid the dining area for the time being.' He frowned, pausing for Karl's response.