"It, ah, has its advantages, rank...such as blind eyes to minor infractions of the uniform code."
An imaginary scarf is looped over her head and tied off at the neck. As her hands fall to her lap, she plants the seed of a smile for Katriel, watching her a moment in grateful silence that the day...was not as bad as it could have been.
The smile blooms, slight but natural, and the woman stands. Her intent clear, she doesn't bother to announce it: having confirmed that Katriel is alive and well, she had best give the counselor some rest.
Katriel had picked up Fairy's raggedy toy and dangled it from a short height, which prompted the feline to roll onto her back and bat at the mid-air item. She nodded to Skyler as she rose. "Thank you for stopping by, Commander. And... thank you for the fairy tales. I'll be sure to read a few while I recuperate."