Ras smiled to Vess when she appeared and lead her into a living room where he sat down with Relene still in his arms. "Make yourself comfortable, Vess. The couches will support your weight. Now I know we already spoke a bit, but why don't you tell us a little more about yourself so Relene and I can get to know you better?"<br/><br/>Karrie looked up at Ophidian and shook her head before taking a careful bite of her soup.<span style="color: #ff0000"> "Food is food, magic or not."</span>She ate in silence for a few moments then nodded.<span style="color: #ff0000"> "I can tell, it's like a child chopped these veggies."</span>Ophidian would see the smallest hint of a smile before she went back to eating while humming softly.<br/><br/>The'kal closed her eyes and nodded.<span style="color: #666600">"I'll take care of it then, if it's that bad it's worth handling now. She's certainly not fit to be a mother now, but everyone is capable of growth and the woman she's taken in has had two children already so she's prepared for it. Both of her sons died in Silvermoon when Karren and Karrie attacked it. No, Erin will be welcome here if she decides to stay but let's give her that choice." </span>The'kal rubbed her chin in thought and nodded.<span style="color: #666600"> "I see, when Order has recovered more I'll let her know she's needed. I'm guessing the girl won't want me to try helping her?"</span><br/><br/>A copy of The'kal appeared outside of Rachel's house and knocked on the door.<span style="color: #666600"> "Rachel? Are you awake? I'd like to talk about uh... well, you know."</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>