[after being trapped in that other world for three years, being here is almost a vacation. if she had to choose for people to care about to show up, it would be here. the monsters, the things which went bump in the night, none of them would be as scary if Jo was here. or almost any teammate, but especially Lyle, Luornu, and Salu. but she's not expecting them. she's not that lucky]

It might not hurt?

[she tries the jest, but it may fall flat. it's hard to be away from home so many years]

Oh, my! Then it's best that we never allow our mothers within a parsec of one another, otherwise they might be scheming schemes and dreaming dreams! And trust me, Mother would approve. Loudly, often, and in great detail. [she gives a playful wink] As do I. [she curtsies gracefully, head lowered and held in place for just the right amount of time before she rises.

and she likes the hint of mischief in him. she responds in kind with a cheeky grin] Happy birthday.