Snippet #2434073

Avantia took a deep puff of the offered inhaler, and the relief was almost immediately apparent. With the situation of Shanthi weighing on her mind and the meeting she had just departed from, the thought failed to cross her mind as to why Shimizu had chosen to wait until now to provide her relief from here growing ailment. She was simply grateful for the relief at all.

Avantia took Livia's offered hand in her own as formalities were exchanged.

"It is a pleasure," Avantia told the woman.

Livia was a matter of some curiosity for Avantia as despite Volaria's matriarchal nature, it was unusual for women to take up arms - though it was far more prevalent and common place among their neighbors.

"My halls will be at your disposal should you have need of them," she assured Livia. "Will you be returning to Terra as well? Or are you to remain here?" she asked Shimizu.