In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

He recieved her gesture warmly, noting the nature of the stranger's presence there without comment but with a look that turned more searching on second glance. He trusted Saena's judgement in that department and therefore the brief stare was more curious than expectant. It was good to see Saena traveling with another at any rate.

The promise of bad news set his nerves on edge, though, as he was unsure how much more bad news he could stomach. This reminded him of his own intentions to visit her, for they had news of their own - unbeknownst to him, identical to her own revelation. "Thank you for making the trip. What news?" They could catch up once this was told, for it seemed important, the way she spoke of it.