It's not so bad...

Once Max finished telling her, Sera looked at Riva, who was raging at him. Though she didn't need to verify if what he said was true seeing her intense reaction, she still asked.

"Is what he said true, Elder Riva? He needs to do… that before he can heal Sophie? Is that why you called me here?"

Riva exhaled a deep breath, and closed her eyes before lowering her head in shame, "Yes. I'm sorry Sera. I know I have dis–"

Step! Step! Step!

Not letting her finish, Sera took a few quick steps forward and crouched in front of her, before looking up into her eyes, "If it was so, you should've told me. Why were you hesitating? Did you think I would be hurt or wouldn't understand?"

Riva didn't answer and Sera wasn't expecting her to either. With a gentle smile on her face, she continued.