"As do I, love." Vax'ildan wouldn't take the place of her children any more than Joanna could his mother, but she felt much the same, whether they were saying it or not.

Speaking of herbs, she reminded herself to make up a hangover remedy to leave for Vax tomorrow morning. He'd need it, and a tisane was probably better than simply magicking away the effects of today's sorrow drowning.

"Drink some water, yes? And maybe try a bite or two of food to keep company with the bar you've downed."