"That's very high praise," Cordelia interjects in an aside to Duo. "Ma Kosti is Miles's superlative cook, and no, she hasn't been accepting any offers to cook for the Residence so far as I know. -- And oh good, I was hoping to see Alys too. Maybe I'll catch them together."

Her smile at Ivan is fond; not quite the maternal one her sons get, but definitely affectionate.