She chuckled lightly before making her way over to the bed and crawling into it behind him. She knew that he didn't get this kind of contact often, and knew he'd appreciate it. Besides, it was pretty standard. If one was asleep, the other tended to curl up with them, strictly because the contact, the connection, was a nice way to remind them why they are still alive, still fighting for survival, and still trying to fix this world.

She was careful though, of course. Her arm wasn't in the best of shapes after all. However, she was lucky and managed to get comfy relatively easily, through some stroke of luck. Her injured arm was resting on him, her hand on his shoulder as she couldn't actually wrap it around him. All she could do right then, was hope he didn't jostle her arm too much when he got up.

That would hurt. She hadn't really felt it before, but that was largely because she was used to it. However, now that the pain was largely gone, a sudden spike would definitely be felt.

♫They say it's not the kids, the parents are the problem // Then if you taught the kids to parent that's the problem solved then!♫

"A bit ago." She told him honestly.

"Had to stop by for medic stuff." She added.

"So careful. Please. Arm and shoulder are a bit messed for the moment."

♫They say it's not the kids, the parents are the problem // Then if you taught the kids to parent that's the problem solved then!♫

"I'll be fine, and ... no, actually." She answered.

"I mean, sure, they're largely why I'm running dry on mana, but I ran into some bandits." She continued.

"They... went to town on me. Didn't live to tell the tale, admittedly, but they did manage to get some good hits in first."

♫They say it's not the kids, the parents are the problem // Then if you taught the kids to parent that's the problem solved then!♫

"I am actually amazed that I could take care of them as I did." She admitted after a few seconds.

"My mana is nearly completely gone, it's the only reason I was willing to come back here." She added.

"I'm a beacon, as is Hal. We can't come here unless our mana is nigh on depleted to an alarming level."

♫They say it's not the kids, the parents are the problem // Then if you taught the kids to parent that's the problem solved then!♫

"I know." She said with a smal shake of her head.

"Here's to hoping, I suppose." She added.

"Anyway, how long was I got this time?" She then asked after a few seconds, her voice curious.

"Also, I brought back some medical supplies."

♫They say it's not the kids, the parents are the problem // Then if you taught the kids to parent that's the problem solved then!♫

"It's as if I know." She commented with a light laugh.

"Really, I just get damned good timing, apparently." She added after a moment or two.

"I'm not sure what my next care package will be, I never know, but if there's anything you think I should probably include, let me know."

♫They say it's not the kids, the parents are the problem // Then if you taught the kids to parent that's the problem solved then!♫

"Same to you." She said with a light chuckle.

"Now, my mana needs to refresh." She then said a she shifted, getting comfy before pausing.

"Oh, right. I have something for you." She then said before just pulling her knee up.

"In my sock. Grab it, will you?" she asked. "I can like this, and it's too much work to get up when you're perfectly capable as well."

♫They say it's not the kids, the parents are the problem // Then if you taught the kids to parent that's the problem solved then!♫

"I was in what was Seoul a bit ago, and came across it." She told him honestly.

"It's something that I saw and thought that it'd be good to grab and bring back to you." She said.

"You were so broken when you lost it."

♫They say it's not the kids, the parents are the problem // Then if you taught the kids to parent that's the problem solved then!♫

"Anytime, Ashley." She said, her voice sincere.

She was silent for a few seconds before sighing.

"?So... how weird is it having Vicki here?" She asked, her voice curious.

♫They say it's not the kids, the parents are the problem // Then if you taught the kids to parent that's the problem solved then!♫

"I get it." She commented.

"Don't worry, I do." She added.

"It has to be jarring. I can only imagine. I barely knew her when she was younger, and even now, I barely know Vic." She continued.

"I just hope her being so naïve doesn't result in problems."

♫They say it's not the kids, the parents are the problem // Then if you taught the kids to parent that's the problem solved then!♫