The paladin walked up to Zitka's table, with her usual kind expression. "May I take a seat?" - she asked politely. Tess had a hard time trying to comfort the rogue, but she would have felt simply bad for not trying.<br/>"I haven't met anyone quite like you before, I admit. So I must apologize if I sometimes seem too harsh or distant. But you should know that I really admire you, Zitka. Both in skill and in spirit, you contribute to our group and I appreciate that. If there is anything I can do to make things easier for you, I ask that you tell me. It is hard for me to see any of our sisters troubled like this."<br/>Her words were sincere. She wouldn't have come here if she didn't feel concerned for the other girl. She was also aware of her graceful combat skills, and didn't forget her selflessness when she asked everyone to free Tess first in that  last battle. She was spared much disgrace and humiliation, and it was thanks to her willingness to sacrifice herself that the redhead was able to rush to Naia's aid.