dobryy:

                   “ Truly? Well, I think you look as spectacular as ever. Truth be told, I haven’t attended any fancy nation meetings in a while either. I get so caught up in work I have little time to converse with my fellow nations. Perhaps we are in the same theoretical boat, yes? ” Irunya gives a warm, reassuring smile followed by a pat on the back. “ What has been changing with you? ”

   “Thanks, I really appreciate that.” Saima returns a little bit of a smile. “Uh. Maybe not for the same reasons.  I’ve been stepping back from those gatherings because ..truth be told I didn’t come to exist to be a nation and pretending I am one is taking a toll on me. It’s a role I’ve taken on sometimes but.. I’ve realized it can’t be my full-time gig. Not anymore.”

dobryy:

                      “ I think you look lovely! Beautiful, even. You shouldn’t worry too much about it. ”

  “Ah well, if you think so. I know it’s been a while – a lot of things have been changing so I haven’t been around nationfolk as much.”