With the auction over the queen excuses herself, the dinner event is a political party that is eager to attend. Even with all fuss around Tau's actions. She has no interest in mixing a goblin with her honoured guests. The servants led him back to the common area. Unfortunately, Arim had to go with the queen.
Other nobles who are upcoming see the advantage the goblin will receive by being associated with them. One such family is the Bellegra, of the Bellegra consortium, a top-rated company in the region. Duran Bellegra approaches stinky of cheap mead and arrogance.