Tazendra theoretically once had to live on a soldier's salary for a year, but she mostly managed that by giving the money for expenses to a roommate or the housekeeper, and gambling/drinking with the rest. So she can at least manage day to day expenses, but has only just gotten the hang of medium-term expenses like clothing (and the fact that she needs savings for things like this).

"Well, let us review your regular designs, if you think they would be suitable," Tazendra said.