[Just as Mabel's excitement wasn't particularly subtle, neither was Angel's soft laugh. Once again, she was caught up in the girl's apparent innocence]

[How could she ever say no to that?]

I will have to see if I can make the journey. I suspect my friends are up for the task, it just comes down to me. [She had been taking walks on her own of late, but she didn't know if she could handle several days of it. Perhaps if she asked Krieg to accompany her again...]

If not, I would gladly welcome a private party!