The far end of the long table sat empty again today, and no one would take it. Seems rumor fills that seat better than food does.

• ViolaThe day someone takes that seat, it stops being a seat and becomes a rank.
  MirAnd where's your seat, my lady? The parlor isn't a dining table.
• Professor HowellLess talk of seats. Eat.
  MirI set your portion aside, Professor. You're always late.