She liked fussing over him. Really she did. Something about caring for someone else made it nice to fuss. Especially over Bulba, who was so modest that it was a bit endearing.

"Me?" Voile suddenly asked, more than a little surprised at the very notion. Then she shook her head, "No. Absolutely not. I want to make sure everything is going smoothly for you, that you're comfortable, and that the way this is being run is-"

She pinched the bridge of her nose and paused, because she had a feeling, she'd just keep going if she was given the allowance to. "I would like your feedback on how things are going and to know that while this isn't permanent employment for you, that you feel you're a valued member of the committee."