When Elli came around to the other side of the desk to hold her, Syceras was at first surprised at the gesture, but she immediately accepted it, allowing the younger knight to comfort her through an embrace. She let her tears flow, no doubt she had been holding them in for only Shelyn knows how long. The more Elli spoke, the more Syceras allowed herself to open up, to let her emotions out. She listened to what Elli had to say, what she had learned from Scarlett.<br/><br/>Once Elli was done speaking, Syceras wiped what few tears she had from her eyes, stifling them. She cleaned her cheeks on her sleeve and took to laughing. "I feel so stupid. For not trusting her, for being stubborn. She must've tried to explain the situation to me a thousand times but I just wouldn't have it. Scarlett doesn't dictate her life by her libido's whims...at least not wholly." She laughed again.<br/><br/>Looking up at Elli, she smiled at the young woman. "Life gets complicated when the longer you live...it is hard to remember the simple truths. Thank you, Elizabeth. Will you accompany me to the Council Meeting tonight? You went to great length, risking the wrath of your commander to get to this. You might as well see the rest through."