[Maria nodded as she stopped her dancing for a moment.] I deal with a terminal illness called Neuro-immune Deficiency Syndrome. There isn't a cure yet. I was told by Aurora that it would be in remission while in Etraya so it won't escalate or progress, though relapses are still possible. So I just have to be careful how much I exert myself.

[She smiled a little.] It doesn't prevent me from living my life to the fullest though! [At least, in any way that she can.]