"I'm glad," Echo repeated in a pleased tone, bowing slightly to the older deity. With everything that had been going on with Gaia she knew that it had taken considerable effort for her to be here. For that, Echo would make sure that whatever Gaia needed she would get, no matter what the request. She would do anything for the great Mother, especially since being in her presence helped to remind Echo that she was so much more than she had become due to her myths. She wanted to make Gaia proud, and hoped to.
She bit her lip as she nodded at Gaia, smoothing her dress over her bump in invitation.
The fact that she asked permission was stunning to Echo; most people didn't seem to think there was a need to. The simple gesture of respect raised her opinion of Gaia even higher, something which she hadn't thought possible.