“—— I thought you’d be a little later, Ms. Hayna.”,> Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!,The feel of soft carpet beneath her feet startled her, causing her to look up and wonder if she should remove her shoes—but the old sprite's calm demeanor left her unsure. So, with a nervous heart, she followed behind, feeling the sudden warmth of the hearth against the chill of winter.。