[...ah. It's not often that Celes allows herself to show surprise, but...there are always exceptions to the rules, aren't there? Of all the people to find in this section, she honestly never expected to see...]

Miss Everett...what a pleasant surprise.

[For a moment, she's curious as to why Merdiana seems so excited to see her of all people, but then she recalls the excuse she'd been using to excuse her absences...ah. Of course.]

I must admit, I'm feeling so much better than I was before; I simply must thank you for the kindness you showed me during my illness. I am incredibly grateful.

[And to the surprise of herself most of all...she's being completely sincere.]

You must allow me to thank you properly.