Teren has a way of sullying every space she's in, if only by being so overtly shady-- Lakshmi's dismay doesn't bother her. She at least doesn't tread all over every inch of the floor, instead taking a seat near Lakshmi, since it would appear she's going to be here longer than anticipated.
The topic, however, makes her snicker. "Oh, I can only imagine," she replies with a tired smirk. "There's not a lot on the matter I can tell you, but you're welcome to ask."