[ While she does take just a minute to put the dryer on, Era does take a few more minutes to go upstairs and change from her damp clothes into something more warm and comfortable. The benefit of living in a world where no one (so far as she's aware) is out to kill her is that she can wear whatever the hells she wants without consideration of how practical it is for combat. The added benefit of living in a house all her own is that she doesn't need to consider how many weapons she can fit in her pockets or under her skirts—she can just leave them dotted all around within easy reach.

Before she heads back downstairs she does take a spare moment to grab one of the ointments she uses for her own scars. If nothing else at least she'll have the option to offer it if she has an opportunity. ]

Your clothes should be dry in a quarter bell, and the hot chocolate will only take a few minutes at most to prepare.

[ One of the many things she likes about this house is that the living room and kitchen are all connected in one big space, meaning she can bustle around while guests are still nearby and in view. The housestaff at Fortemps Manor would be so thrilled with her for remembering the basics of good hosting.

Ardbert had already heated a pot of water for her, leaving Era able to melt the chocolate rather quickly in a bowl on top. Once the chocolate is sufficiently hot she dumps the water, then heats some cream and milk in the warm pot. From there she mixes it all together into some very decadent hot chocolate.

Much better than the powdered stuff.

She pours it out neatly into two mugs, then adds a small dollop of whipped cream on top, with a dusting of cocoa powder for presentation value. Thusly satisfied with her concoction, Era heads over to where Gladio has seated himself and holds out the mug for him to take. ]

Do you like ginger and molasses cookies?