Born to that class herself, Alanna was perfectly capable of recognizing the signs in others. This woman moved with the self-confidence that most nobles picked up quickly as they aged. But the woman's eyes were kind and friendly, showing none of the arrogance that all too often came with that status and that was encouraging.

The Lioness smiled. "I suppose I'll just have to wait for the next one to experience that myself. I'm glad to hear that you were able to reunite with your sister so easily. It... softens the blow some. Having a loved one near you." Her heart went out to all those who'd woken up alone. To learn all this and have no one you cared for around... it would be unbearable. "May I ask your sister's name? I'll keep an eye out for her."

Alanna chuckled at Sandry's comment about her and Thom being similar. It certainly wasn't the first time she'd heard such a thing. "You should have seen us when we were children. It could be hard to tell us apart." Then she looked Sandry up and down again. That she seemed so willing to forgo the title was another sign that this woman differed from many of the nobles that she'd known. "Which would you preferred to be called? I'll use whichever you prefer."

"Unique pleasure?" Alanna repeated softly, with a raised brow. "That doesn't sound promising. May I ask what happened?"

(OOC: A fact I know all too well these days. We'll finish this thread... sometime next year then. :P)