[ Well, this isn't exactly the conversation she'd thought they'd be having. Leaning back slightly, she reaches for his hand, needing to have some part of him to hold on to. ]

We're not best friends or anything, don't get too excited. It's just that, with everything going on with Gildor, it's like there's a ceasefire between us.

[ It's not the best description of this turbulent calm that's come to their relationship, but it's a start. Nothing about her connection to Lakshmi has been easy to put into words, why should this be any different? ]