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[prayingone]

[Voice]

For those who aren't aware, Stella -- [There's a soft sigh as Shirley turns away from the view of the journal.] Stella Coolidge was sent home in the chaos last week. Fenimore, Walter, and I will be taking care of Sophie now

Comments

[skyborne_mage]

Stella is...

How... how's Sophie taking it?

[prayingone]

... ... she misses her mother very much. [There's been a lot of asking for mama, crying when she won't come, and a few tantrums when Stella isn't there to help her go to bed. And it's bound to get worse before it gets better.]

[skyborne_mage]

Bet she does. [Arche remembers not growing up with a mom around. Of course, Sophie has it even worse since Arche actually did have her dad.]

What about you? You gonna be able to get through this okay?

[prayingone]

It's... hard. [Knowing that if she ever goes home, Stella won't be there.] ... ... but, Sophie needs me.

[skyborne_mage]

Heh... You're a strong one, Shirley.

Hey, I'm sure you've gotten this a lot by now, but if you need anything... You know how to contact me. Sophie too, of course.

[prayingone]

Mm...

I have, but... I appreciate the offer, Arche. Maybe you could come visit, sometime? Sophie is so fond of you... I'm sure she'd be happy to see you.

[skyborne_mage]

Anytime you guys aren't busy. I'm always up for it.

[prayingone]

Thank you, but... you're welcome to visit us any time, Arche.