Though she presented society with all the clues to assume she was equally as open to phsyical affection amongst her women friends, the exact was rather opposite and Evalina tried to avoid it at all costs where she could, save for when she was with Elladora. And normally at a time like this she would seek comfort in the other woman, but the fact remained that she was not here.

Evalina offered Rufina a small smile and took her proffered hand, surprised to find it was much-needed assurance despite the fact that neither woman knew what had happened to their loved ones. At Rufina's rallying words, Evalina looked up, blinking. And then she smiled, conviction rising in her. She'd help Rufina to Earnest and Rufina would see her to her son. She nodded, rising in her seat. "Let's." she echoed, her tone mirroring Rufina's own.