[ There hasn't been a lot that's been able to separate Ariane from whatever thing she has going on with the sea, but this does it. Her breathing stops, just for a moment, as she snaps her gaze towards him. As soon as it returns, however, she relaxes. ]

Mm. Looks like I should have studied. [ Come on, Ariane, you have got to get new material. ] I'm Ariane Yeong. And I'm fine. It didn't last very long.

[ If anything, she looks downright exhausted, but she's appeared that way since she got here, strange choking curse or not. Still, she seems in good spirits as she bends down to collect her art supplies, keeping a light touch on Chozen's arm. ]

Unfortunately, I'm not that interesting, but I do have a wide-open schedule. I'll just let Elster know where I am, if you have anything you need to do. [ Then, with some awe: ] Do you have one of those little animals that sends messages? They're incredible.