[ Were Oriphi privy to Beatrix's continued vigilance over this small gathering, she would surely reassure the other woman that even if something were to happen, Beatrix wouldn't be alone in trying to deal with it-- she's here, too! She is not, however, so it remains a silent understanding at least on Ori's end.

Beatrix's hesitation in accepting the chocolate, at least, is apparent to the tiefling. To her, it's simply a gesture of friendship - it cannot be a peace offering if there is no conflict to be had, after all. Ori smiles even through Beatrix's close inspection of what is... really... just a piece of chocolate, but her expression only brightens and warms further when Beatrix actually... talks about herself a little bit. Ori can't help but feel like there's a small win to be had, here. ]

Oh? I think a lot of people are having a similar experience. So many of us were in the middle of important things, or had so much going on in our respective worlds, and then we were suddenly... here. So you're not alone in that, I'm certain! And-- you're welcome! I hope it's to your liking.

But- what's this about a princess?