Yes, of course.

It's not as well suited for children as it would seem. Even though we have the likes of Io and Lyria around, and despite the fact that the Captain was 15 when she started out, they at least had us adults to help them and watch over them."

Katalina paused.

"Ah, apologies. I've -

Well...

I ask that you keep this to yourself, but... Nier has more staying in a pocket dimension for the safety of her and the Captain's child.

There was an incident where another Arcarum Primal Beast managed to both slip inside of the Grandcypher and take the Captain's daughter. Ever since then,-

They've been pleasant since the Captain and Nier returned from their year-long break.

We've had some misadventures here and there, but it's nothing we haven't seen yet.

Though that brings me to my next topic, I'm so, very sorry for not having seen you during that time.

I truly did want to -

[Katalina led the way, having been here before.

She stopped that the exit that led to Stardust Town]

I was just reminded that we found Beatrix passed out here last year. If I remember right, it was time for the Dark Guild Wars and she kept missing us at our different stops.

Heh.

Just know that anything from you would make me happy.

Now, shall we head off?

[Offering a kind smile to Vira, Katalina offered her arm]

Vira...

Your kindness knows no bounds, and while I'm truly grateful...

Please allow me to pay. Ah, I know! I'll pay for the cafe, and you can repay me by deciding what we do after our cafe date.

Oh no, please allow me to do the honors. After all, I'm the one who's been gone from home all this time.

Consider it my way of expressing how happy I am to see you again. Well, one way of expressing it.

[Unaware of Vira's muttering, she simply nods to her friend's question]

One of the Eternals actually opened up a cafe of his own very recently. Why don't we head over there while we're still docked over at Stardust Town?

That's right, the Captain has been concerned for her wife, so she's been looking after her.

Now that the ordeal with the Eternals has been settled, they're in another world.

[Katalina pauses to think]

Ah, since everybody is resting today, why don't we spend the day together? It'll be good for -

I see.

In which case, I'm more than happy to have you with us. Having a familiar face around is never bad.

And admittedly, I've missed you, Vira. It's been so long since I've visited Albion and went to see you.

[A warm gaze looks into Vira's eyes, with a smile to match]

As for how I'm doing, -

O-Oh, yes!

I'm Raziel, archangel of enigmas!

I work under Lor- Erm, Sandalphon.

[She bows in response, though she awkwardly kept herself down for too long]

Oh, hello!

I would love to study another's methods with brewing coffee, so yes! That would be ideal!

Oh, but... Apologies. Have we met?