Mutual benefit.

Lilaena narrowed her eyes, and looked past Nelaa toward the door she had entered through.

”Olaror o'r!” She called in Mando’a, and Hel immediately entered, saluting with fist over heart. “Hiibir kaysh at a taap she liser udes venjii kaysh munit ca'nara at ve'ganir olar.”*

She looked at Nelaa. “I require time to think. Food and a place to rest will be provided. Hel will remain with you, in case you need anything.” Lilaena looked at Hel, who stared intently back. “Our guest may walk around if she wishes.”

She turned and walked back toward the metal bench where her helmet lay, the other two clearly dismissed.


*Come in! Take her to a place she can rest after her long time to get here.