Facing away from Adelaide, Ellana has to smile to herself. It sounds like this Dorian is rather clever at debate. She'll have to remember that if she ever has to match wits with him. Perhaps the best course for her would be to not engage at all.

"He's not wrong. I think you're an excellent addition to the council. You're very level-headed and have a lot to offer." She lifts up on her tiptoes, sweeping her rag back and forth across some cobwebs before she lets out a sneeze. "Excuse me."

It seems a certain flower in the garden isn't the only thing that makes her sneeze. Her nose is so sensitive and now she has dust up there.

"I would like to know more about you, if you're willing. I enjoy learning where people are from, and about their lives."