Master Gregory's intrusion seemed like a distant memory, and Celestina's focus was once again on the matters at hand. Her unchanging bright smile was evident of how deeply invested she was in her current discussion. She even forgot that Soren was still in the room with her.
…
Meanwhile...
Master Gregory descended the stairs with a contorted expression. Having found his meeting with Celestina pointless, he decided to leave. The purpose behind his urgent private meeting was to secure vitality-based medicinal pills.
However, even though he had located a pill seller and wanted to purchase directly, he was informed that he couldn't obtain them. Despite his status, he couldn't sway Celestina's decision.
