WHY DID YOU COME HERE?

Ariana wanted to reject the offer again, but the look shown by the Elder stopped her from doing so. She already has a lot on her plate so she didn't think to add more something that would disturb her mind, but she can't deny that the offer is tempting.

"Then, I'll think about it."

"Good. Also, don't hesitate to come here after this. I might not help you much, but at least you can talk to me and I can serve you tea. I know how hard the feeling of loneliness that you are currently battling yourself. I'm sorry that this is all I can offer to you."

Ariana shook her head.

"No. To know that the door here is always open for me is already comforting me enough. Thank you, really."

She really feels touched at this point. To know that there's someone who knows about her true story makes the burden in her heart a little lighter.