with @lorulaen / to kida โ i hope someday our paths will cross again.
"that's what you said when we last spoke," kida acknowledges, stepping forward to hug hilda without shame. her arms envelop the other princess, embracing her, then releasing her with a beaming smile. "i remember it fondly. and now our paths cross yet again, and you have reached atlantis safe and sound. what a gift it is to see you again, goddess of lorule." the two princesses are given their space, atlantean guards stepping into another wing of the royal chambers to allow them their privacy... but no official discussions are to be had so soon in their reunion. instead, kida is filled with joy โ joy at reuniting with her friend, joy at seeing hilda safe once more, and relief, relief that she finally has someone else to confer with. there are only so many fellow atlanteans she can talk to before she is bored. finally โ someone from another kingdom! "how were your travels? was the journey far?" with great kindness, kida reaches to tuck a fallen lock of hilda's hair behind her pointed ear (in an action that speaks less like a princess and more like a sister to her fellow royal). "the last time you were here, i barely showed you around atlantis. you deserve a tour this visit... unless the situation is dire, and you come with bad news?" kida's face softens, slight worry on her features. perhaps hilda is here for more than just a friendly meeting. has something happened in lorule?
