[ The gesture may seem haughty to others - but Oriphi, who lacks self-confidence on a good day, sees a very strong, confident woman in front of her, and she feels that same pull of admiration that she felt when they had faced down a noctaere in a stormy nightmare.

She is just so cool. ]

Oh, I don't doubt that at all...! You really are such a strong person, Miss Beatrix.

[ She manages to smile through that look of awe on her face, at least. ]

But even so, I'm glad! I still don't think that I really understand everything going on with nightmare energy and the noctaere, so it can't hurt to be careful... right?