The word "partner" resounded in Mira's mind, giving light to a twinge of jealousy. "Ah, well," she said, ignoring the uncalled feeling and closing the door after Auria stepped in, "we don't feed directly from humans, so I suppose he agrees with the ideal. Speaking of which, are you thirsty?" When she gave some hint to their history together, Mira blinked. "That's quite a long time to be separated," she said. "Forgive me if this is an intrusion, but were you turned around the same time?" Of course they had to be, being a pair of Praetors, but Mira was admittedly curious for details.