It's been a good week, I'm well rested, I've wonderful company in the house, and for the first time since the incident with Apep I feel as though for just a little while longer everything is going to be alright.

[An extra measure of sugar is added to the bowl she sets on the table. Not a shadow of fear or anxiety present. While he'd been almost painfully oblivious the discussion with Ben the night before had given her some hope for the future.]