It's nice to have that kind of luck, though it seems rare to be that lucky with everyone. [Maria's tone doesn't request further comment from him - it's a mark of awareness born from her own situation. One friend here as a god, one as a shinki. All things considered, she could have done worse.

Spreading her fingers out so he can take her hands when he needs, Maria considers for a moment.] If you have a pearl shade, something like that would do wonderfully.