Maddie smiled sadly at Ater when he mentioned his father and wanted to tell him about her own mother, but still didn't care to publicize her status. Instead, she waited until the subject changed to speak. She nodded at Ater's comments and said, "I am glad we are in agreement."

She wasn't at all accustomed to courtesies, so she was a bit shocked when Ater offered her a hand from her seat, but she took it and stood. She removed his long cloak and handed it back to him with a warm smile and a 'thank you'. She took a deep breath in preparation for the day ahead of her, straightened her robes and walked forward out of compartment with a planted smile.