[ Kida watches Sieglinde fall back on the bed, caught up for a moment in how young she looks sprawled like that. She straightens, looming over the younger girl before leaning over her, reaching to swipe the back of her knuckles across a soft, pale cheek.

It's a moment before her words come, soft and gentle. ]

I have been called away by ALASTAIR, Sieglinde. I am to return to my home.

[ She adjusts her stance until she's sitting next to Sieglinde on the bed, dark skin upon pale linens. ]

I know that we have not always agreed on....many things, [ her voice is wry. ] but I came here to thank you, and to wish you well.