@kyriosc sends a supermom:
Edeth sent in for soft hugs and head pats.
This is so embarrassing. But what's a girl who isn't accustomed to beneficial maternal affection to do but simply accept it? Eira wants to huff. Wants to escape. Yet she does, somewhere in there, yearn for this sort of support and acceptance. It's unconditional, and goes above the baseline she felt growing up.
"H-hey, wait a minute. I'm a college aged woman you realize? Not a child? You don't... need to be doting on me like this, m--I mean-- j-just let me breathe for a moment!!" The flush only intensifies, and yet the little Eira is physically capable of nothing that pushes her away.
In fact, eventually, Eira would simply relent and lean into it. Fine. If only to placate Edeth, she would put up with their attachment.
Complete victory.