Perhaps Noctra was eager to show off her chocobo outfit. Perhaps she was eager to see what pretty jewelry Liliana would offer up. But either way, she wandered over to babble at Liliana. Luckily for the girl, Liliana was at loose ends at the moment, and was willing to listen to her with grave attention.

"I see," she said, and, with a rustle of silk, leaned down to pick Noctra up so they could continue their conversation as a more respectable height. "Mmmm, chocobos are all well and good, but don't discount horses until you've ridden one, sweeting. Regardless of what your father and uncles tell you. Trust me, I have excellent taste."