"Really? You brought the kids? Who else do you have in there? Tiamat? Kammy? Nadriina?" "Nice to see you, too, mother." "Oh, hush. I'm glad to see both of you, but you know I don't like surprises. Why didn't one of you, at least, have the common sense to contact me?" "I can't, and you know Hiana. She probably enjoys watching you freak out." "I am not that petty." "Will you two quit sniping at each other for one minute, and come give me a hug?"