[Yukiko watched him with a vaguely amused smile. Something was off, and she could tell he was nervous, but as usual she had no idea why. It was fine, though, he seemed happy and content and that was what mattered.]

It was, wasn't it. I mean, all those people.

[Pavarti chirps a greeting, wiggling her head at him and swirling in a circle before actually bowing. If she had arms, she'd probably do something like curtsy but that was not really on the table.]

Ah! And yes, I've been well. Though, I've been rude. This is Pavarti, my Cherrim friend.

[Stooping, she picks up the little plant and nuzzles it before holding it towards Matthias.]

And this is Matthias. He was with me in Sanctuary. He's very brave, you know. [The flower nods sagely.] Really, he was an excellent distraction