I was always told monsters were stronger, when I was your age. You know... [grins] I think some of those people never even met a monster.~

[pets their hair; this little light-boned creature speaking with such perfect conviction.... it's the kind of strength that makes anything possible.]

I'm glad you and your mother found each other. She's a good woman. -- Golden flower tea? What's that like? [it's not buttercups, that's for sure.]