Xiu was relieved when he agreed to come in, that might make things easier on the both of them. She stepped back and opened the door all the way for him, closing it softly after he entered. Her set of rooms in the palace were like the others though it had been modified in places, such as the normal Fire Nation standards that normally adorned the walls of the entry sitting room had been replaced with those of the Earth Kingdom. Of course, Xiu had added her own little touches here and there, namely the remains of the bouquet Ko had given her that sat atop a pedestal in the center of the room. It was a great deal smaller than it had once been, but given the time that had passed it was remarkable she was able to keep so much alive.
She motioned him to the couches then followed him, calling out to her maid, "Min," the woman appeared as if she were waiting in the doorway. "Could you have a tea service for the Prince and I sent up? Thank you." knowing how Kozu was, almost painfully polite, she took her seat first, though her eyes did linger on him. "Oh, it is coming along, though it hardly seems as if the end will ever be in sight." she folded her hands in her lap and did her best not to stare at him, "How has your training been? I am sure the display has made you popular in the dojo." at this point she had very little idea what was coming out of her mouth.