It takes only a split second - she had seen the figure out of the corner of her eye and recognized her - before Krolia turns to receive Chloe, her own arms coming up to wrap the much younger woman in an embrace.

Chloe might not have been her's by blood, but Krolia couldn't deny a sense of protectiveness that came over her when it came to the younger woman. After all, she was Keith's family as much as the Paladins were and she protected that which she loved - which extended to all of Keith's as well.

"Chloe," her voice is soft, welcoming. "I wish it was under better circumstances, but I'm glad to see you."