Kalaya had been morosely poking the dumpling, hoping that another morning date would materialise, when the priestess barreled up to her. The suddenness of the woman's approach, as well as her dishevelled appearance, had meant she'd already been watching her with idle curiosity. Despite this, it was still surprising to be addressed directly, particularly when her eyes had passed right through at first.

Looking around a bit as if to confirm that yes, this person is indeed talking to her, and there are no other potential contenders for the title of knight lurking behind her (the dumpling chef briefly enters her mind at this, but she seems to be happy in her current calling), Kalaya turns back to reply.

"Uh, yes?" 

[i]Way to go Kalaya.[/i]

"I mean, yes! Totally a knight. All up for quests and rescues and such and not moping over my girlfriend at all! What's going on, do you need help with something?"

She indicates the seat Peregrine had left (she herself is now sitting on Vee's in a futile attempt to savor the last lingering warmth of her presence) and offers up the dumpling.

"Tell me, what's wrong?"