"Ah, Meara! And a good morning to you as well!" he said, after he'd recovered somewhat for the encounter.
Meara apologized, and then turned away with embarrassed look
Oh dang, that's kinda cute. Wait, no, focus Cori. Don't make things more awkward.
"The bakery? Ah yes! I was also heading over that way. I have to gather some goods."
Cori smiled when Meara made a face at him. It was the simple gestures from people that he enjoyed seeing. She then asked him about Lav.
"My dear sister? She is doing fine as always. She helps around the bath from time to time, but mostly handles the domestics."
He then made an exaggerated thinking motion.
"Say, dear Meara, Since we are heading to the bakery in twain, shall we head there together? It would be good conversation."