Diana couldn't help but laugh at Madame Prewett's addendum to her question, pleased that the elder woman did not seem to reject any objections. Of course a debutante disagreeing with a well established socialite was quite different than the sister of a well established socialite disagreeing with her, but she felt the sentiment all the same and her respect for Madame Prewett only grew.

After briefly calculating her answer, Diana responded evenly: "I would both agree and disagree." She smiled, shifting her weight in her chair to lean forward a fraction before continuing. "Life would be dreadfully mundane if we were only made to associate with a certain, pre-determined amount of people in our lives; how else would we exercise our minds and further our education?" She thought of her experience at finishing school, remembering those years fondly. "I attended Pendergast's School for Young Roses, which I credit to my knowledge of society, etiquette, and social order, however that is simply schooling. Where would I be if I didn't seek out new people?"

While she was confident in the beginning of her answer, Diana slightly worried her statement might be too bold; she knew the seasons inside and out and she'd just lauded her education of etiquette, however when it came to opinions perhaps she came on too strongly? Her mother always said she could get carried away with her thoughts when persuing a train of thought. She paused, before taking a breath and calming her tone. "Then again, in whom would we confide when seeking out advice if we did not have those we kept closest to our bosoms?"