Ikhari's gaze followed the diplomat and his group as the walked down from their ship. It was quite obvious that he wasn't used to the cold, and the warmer clothes he had put on over his fire nation uniform were quite entertaining to say the least. He seemed around her age, which was surprising. She had expected an older and probably more responsible man. Then again she guessed the Fire Lord wasn't too old himself. At least age wise it wouldn't be too difficult to spend time with him. She was sure they had some... similarities. Maybe.

She folded her arms and remained silent as she listened. The feast tonight was certainly something that she wasn't looking forward to and she was sure it was being held to try and make the diplomat feel more comfortable. She thought it was entirely unnecessary. Anyway, it wasn't like he had done anything to warrant a feast. His arrival was nothing to celebrate.

Ikhari stepped forward as she was gestured to, nodding slightly. "Ikhari," she replied with a smile that didn't quite reach her blue eyes. "A pleasure to meet you, Zhen. If you would follow me." She led him away from the group of advisers, who probably had nothing more to say to him, heading deeper into the city. "While the chief himself would have liked to welcome you he was unable to make it due to important matters that required his attention." She spoke politely, but lacking in conviction and emotion.

"It is one of his advisers, my father, who has offered you a room in his home. Of course if it is not to your liking we can find somewhere else." Of course there were rooms in the palace. They just didn't trust the diplomat enough to have him stay so close to their chief. "We have tried to make it as comfortable as possible for someone not used to the ice."

It didn't take long to reach that actual house, which was large and made out of ice as they all were. The fact that it was her father's house, and also where she lived, was partly why she had been chosen. It would be much easier. She only hoped these duties didn't prevent her from attending her bending lessons. If they did... that would explain her father's eagerness to get her to be Zhen's guide.

She entered, gesturing for him to follow her. While the interior was also ice it was much warmer, although probably still cold for him. A lot of the floor was lined with animal furs as were some walls here and there. "The rooms further towards the centre are warmest. We installed a fireplace into yours, and we believe it will work without melting down the house."