Aria had just settled back on the bed, still thinking of her sister's well-being and how soon she would be able to see her again, when the sound of the door being pushed open jarred her away from her thoughts.
For a split second, she thought it was Zyren who had returned to torment her, only to jerk upright in relief as she saw Rymora walk in, closing the door quietly behind her.
Aria had been surprised not to see her already waiting in the room, but was even more surprised to note the dampness of her hair—it was clear she had recently taken her bath.
Her eyes were slightly red, and it was obvious from the dazed expression on her face that she wasn't quite being her usual self.
"You look like you've seen a ghost," Aria pointed out, even as Rymora bowed her head and moved straight toward the table, picking up a paper and pen, which she immediately began to scribble on.
'I'm sorry for being late!' she boldly apologized, turning the paper toward Aria for her to read.
