I still have eyes, so I don't see why things would. The local fashion is very becoming on you. That I make an effort to compliment those whom I admire doesn't detract from my sincerity, I assure you.

[Dohalim takes a seat beside her, gently squeezing her pale hands within his own. It has been some time since they've seen one another face to face. He can't help taking a moment to study her at a closer proximity, looking for signs of distress.]

Please, I could have reached out to you just as easily. Losing myself in my studies is something of an unfortunate habit of mine. As for how I fare-- very well, now that Coatepec has returned to some semblance of quiet.

And you? While it's always lovely to spend time in your company, it seems you called me here for a reason.