"It is alright, you could sleep here. I would arrange for bedsheets for the cold at night," Elena said, her voice gentle yet firm.Reina hesitated, looking around the modest yet cozy cottage.
"An... and where then would you stay for the night?" she asked, concern evident in her eyes.
"In the inner room over there. Please be comfortable," Elena replied, pointing to a door at the back of the room.
She turned and went to fetch some pillows and bedsheets, leaving Reina and Lyra to exchange glances.
"She is acting a bit strange," Lyra whispered to Reina, who immediately took her hand as soon as she saw Elena returning.Elena handed the bedding to them with a soft smile.
"Here," she said. "Is there anything you need?"
"We are fine, thank you again," Reina replied with a polite nod. Elena acknowledged her with a nod of her own and slowly walked into the inner room, closing the door behind her.
