Catarina's eyes met Aïtana's as she reached through the bars to take the address. [color=c91414]"Oh why thank you, that was very helpful of you, darling,"[/color] she said absentmindedly, stashing the parchment in a fold in her clothes. Her mind was on how Aïtana's tone had shifted, even in just those two words. There was mutual ground here, and she felt some satisfaction from that. She was closer to her goal, after all. But there was something else there. They had just interacted as people for the first time since they met, so many years ago. It was odd. She was used to having had that already. She would have to pay the shop a visit the next day. 

She listened to Aïtana's requests, nodding to confirm when Aïtana assumed her intention to supply food. The requests were more than fair, those she didn't plan on would be easy enough to fulfill. The only one that could be an issue is the newspaper. If there's anything being published about Aïtana being missing, it could prove an issue. But that's a bridge that could be crossed later.

Then, Aïtana requested water. Catarina let out a heavy sigh and rubbed her forehead. [color=c91414]"Fuck, it's always the basics I forget..."[/color] she groaned, under her breath. She took a second before speaking clearly again, [color=c91414]"But of course, Aïtana. These are all just common courtesy. I did intend to have a basin here for you, refilled daily. Unfortunately, I must have forgot while choosing the books. It will be here tomorrow when you wake. Until then..."[/color] she said, trailing off as she saw Aïtana running out of bread. She prepared her some more and passed it through the bars. [color=c91414]"Until then, I'll bring you a pitcher, some cups, and the newspaper after we finish this conversation."[/color]

Her eyes briefly narrowed as she studied Aïtana. She rubbed her chin and bit her lip, grimacing slightly. [color=c91414]"What are your measurements, darling? You may fit into some of my clothes."[/color] she said. She was never going to go and retrieve Aïtana's clothes from her lodgings. This would be a terrible idea, as surely someone would know Aïtana was missing by now. Her room would be closely monitored, and pulling any strings to change that would look far too suspicious, even high ranking as she is. [color=c91414]"When I visit the shop tomorrow I'll get some spare undergarments, too. Would you like more of the same, or a different style?"[/color]

Aïtana's next words made Catarina look at her as if she had just burst through the door shouting nonsense. And, in a sense, that's just what Catarina thought about her words. She blinked a few times. A careful cadence took hold of her voice as she spoke next. [color=c91414]"Of all the things you have ever said to me, Miss du'Vall... That is the most shocking. How- wh- uh... How? Please do explain."[/color]