With Rhen and Rivers gone, Celeste was left with too much on her mind and not enough things to distract her. She knew that Nadia was somewhere in her room, probably brooding over the fact that Rivers had just been sent off with one of the founding members...and they still didn't know what was going on with him. Celeste considered going to her temple and speaking with the shadows. The darkness knew more than anybody truly understood. They may be able to tell her more than anybody else could.<br/><br/>And yet when she looked at Christopher, she sensed that he might need her right now more. Her desire to find out more about their new guest would be put on hold for the moment. Besides, Celeste had hope. The shadows would not have led her right to Rivers if he would be their demise.<br/><br/>"Christopher..." She spoke sweetly, perhaps a little<i>too</i>sweetly, and smiled at him. She wasn't intending to coerce him. She merely meant to calm him, but her severe lack of skill and practice in the art made it seem more sinister than anything. She cleared her throat and tried again. Miraculously, this smile was much softer and kinder.<i>With practice comes growth.</i><br/><br/>"Would you mind taking a walk with me outside? I could use the fresh air and I would like some company..." Celeste looked over her shoulder and down the hallway. Nadia was here somewhere and she wondered if the young woman should come with them. Nadia did seem to take it quite hard...not knowing what was happening. Her knowledge was her safety and without it... Celeste frowned.<br/><br/>"Perhaps we should see if Nadia would join us for lunch after?" The young woman could benefit from having some time to herself before the three of them got together for food. Of course, it would be up to Nadia if she saw them and joined. Celeste would never deny her that.