I mean, if I had to go somewhere snowy I'd flip the fuck out despite it being perfectly safe.

Nod. But you're not hurting a person, with that.

I mean, maybe there'd be a person in the snow who was the reason I'd have to go there?

Nod. And I'd be frustrated at myself in a situation like that, too.

Sorry. 

It's okay. I'll figure it out eventually.

Or you can just never talk to Tyelcormo again, that is also an option.

I suppose. I'd rather come up with something that doesn't hurt anyone, though.

Oh, he'll be fine.

Mm, probably. It'd still bother me, though.

Well, you do you.

Yeah. Thanks, anyway.

Sure thing.

And a few days later she pings Tyelkormo. I'm ready to meet the elf, now.

Oh, good, that was quick! She doesn't like dealing with people very often, but I'll let her know you - should I just let her know you exist, or that you exist and would like to meet her?

Second thing.

Alright.

And a while later he says to her, hey, we're acquainted with this kobold and they're interested in meeting you sometime.

What?

Okay, that explains... stuff... do they know... of course they know, that must be how he knew...

...what must they think of her...

...they want to meet her, it can't be too bad, right? Right?

I don't think they blame you. They're also not in a hurry, you can sit on it for a while if you'd rather.

Sitting around worrying about it isn't going to make it better.

Well, some people like to get their head in order or whatever. I'll tell them to come on over, then?

Yeah.

She says now's a good time, he tells the kobold.

And a few minutes later the kobold appears at the door.

Nidela stays very still, her hand buried in Ila's ruff to keep her from going to investigate.