To soothe Nova, Ember gave her a hug.
"What should I do? I'm at a loss for ideas," declared Nova, dabbing at her tears.
Ember shoved her slightly and smiled.
"Nova, do not worry; I will assist you. Believe me."
Nova nodded, believing her. A knock on Nova's door caught their attention. General Ryker strode forward, he sensed something off. As he approached them, he noticed Nova's swollen eyes. He presumed she sobbed.
"I apologize for interrupting something, but I just came to check on you Milady," General Ryker said with a serious tone.
Nova realized her eyes would have revealed to General Ryker that she was crying, so she smiled and told Ember to leave and that she would communicate with her later. Ember gave Nova a smile before heading out of the room.
Nova turned her attention from Ember to General Ryker.
"General Ryker, nothing happened. I was so happy to see her again and I cried because I missed her."