Maleficent did gaze at the she-elf in a neutral expression, but it wasn't harsh nor cold. It meant that she understood her. "That forest has been another half of me, and I know how it feels", the fae softly said to the king before making a few steps forward, but didn't move any closer to him. "I won't speak of her again, if that is what you prefer, I will take your word for it", her hands were then crossing over each other in front of her, showing that she meant no disrespect. "I can retrieve them", she spoke up suddenly. "The gems"