Nirayane sighed to herself once more while staring at the flames undulating from the fireplace, so entranced in her distant memories that she hardly could have noticed Chloe standing next to her, at least until she inquired about the elf's well-being.  Nira glanced up at her, a tinge of lament still in her eyes, yet softly she smiled and shook her head. She motioned to the chair next to her, in a way asking if Chloe would like to sit near the fire.