[OOC: oh goodness! I hope you're feeling better! I'm happy to keep going for a bit, though if you want to handwave so you can have a fresh start now you're better, lmk, I'm happy to do that! ]

I don't know what that means. ["chan", that is, though it certainly sounds cute! So Vex isn't voicing an objection.]

Hmmm. Likely expected home long before now, even if its a place near by. And kids here are at least aware of the dangers being away from the Slums.

[ Hopefully, it's nothing too serious. That much, both women can agree on. But Vex nods in acknowledgement that Something's Not Quite Right. ]

We'll find them. As long as they're staying close to water, they should be safe.