"It has been a pleasure to share them," Inric says, preparing to stand up. "I would like to reciprocate, if I can," Carianaya says. "No obligation remains." "Not out of obligation." Her face twitches and the severe expression eases a bit, the closest she has come to smiling. "You have given me a gift of great value. I cannot repay it. But I would like to give you a gift, if possible." Inric hesitates. It's an expression of such vulnerability that it would have been a shock from any Eldarin, never mind the severe Carianaya. But her face and voice are sincere. And he remembers the sounds from outside, and knows who is listening.