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-"That's,"- Towhee replied without missing a beat, -"what she said."- She cracked a grin at her own joke, hoping Wraen got it. It was particularly funny to her, considering their history around the Regent's infamous behaviors during estrus.

Her smile fell a little as she gave the question some serious contemplation in the following moment. -"I'm okay. I miss Fig. I know he's not far and he'll be back soon. But..."- Well, she didn't mean to be negative or doubt her son's promise but she felt like she'd heard these words countless times before. -"I'm glad I have these guys to distract me,"- she continued in the next breath, gently nudging the sleeping Prim before glancing at the others in the distance.

Attention returning to the Sovereign, Towhee queried, -"Everything good with management?"- Surely Wraen would've gotten straight to the point if there were any important leadership issues to discuss, though maybe she was taking her time today.