The offer means everything, even if it is something we could not take. [ She smiles gently to herself. Her heart flutters at the idea of sharing a home with him. Of course, they are simply friends, even if she longs for more. It is an unseemly thought by Ishgard standards. ] Then, we will continue as we have. I only hope that we do not catch the ire of the Heavens' Ward...

[ Alkaid casts a glance to the side and further leans against his arm. There is no secret that the Heavens' Ward are not keen on the outsiders that have come to Isghard. While most see their presence as aid from a citystate that wishes to build alliances? There are many, including the elite guard of the Archbishop, that see them as outsiders to meddle in affairs. They have gone this far with their astrologians, knights, and dragoons. They've no need for anything else. ]

I don't wish for us to be cast out after all we've helped you with now.

[ And, on a selfish note, she does not wish to be sent away from him. ]