>>18898398SHEE6's mother is waiting with a worried frown on her face.
Mother:
>"Rebecca! Where have you been all night!? Who are these people!?"She looks at Raquel Durango, still unconscious and being carry-walked among the other three.
Mother:
>"Oh my God what is wrong with HER!?"SHEE6:
>"Kind mother, these are mine friends! We were out reveling and caught in the snowstorm, and this woman, 'The Jefa' Raquel Durango, has fallen ill from exposure to the freezing wind and cold! I beseech you, grant them shelter and comfort here in our home! I would trade mine entire savings of good girl points were you to prepare for us some hot tea and tacos, that we might warm our bodies and our spirits from our exposure to these harsh and frigid conditions!"SHEE6's mother frowns skeptically at all of them, but her face softens. It's obvious none of them are dressed for this, and Raquel does seem to still be in quite a bit of peril.
Mother:
>"All right, everyone, get inside. I'll get some tacos and tea going, dear. But we are going to have a TALK about being responsible when you go out, and I'm going to have to personally have to speak to each one of your friends, if they're going to be guests in our home!"Valari:
>"Thank you, lady of the house. We're in your debt, and grateful for your shelter and hospitality."SHEE6's mother nods.
Mother:
>"Well, I'm not about to let you poor girls freeze out there. Please, come in; take your shoes off at the door, and make yourselves..... is that MY good evening dress you're wearing?"SHEE6's mother recognizes her own evening gown on Valari.
SHEE6:
>"Dearest mother! Forgive my intrusion; it seemed a certainty that this garment would not be missed, for you always despair at how you can no longer fit into it of late! I shall explain! I--"Mother:
>"Yes, Rebecca dear. You certainly will have a LOT to explain. But I'll get those tacos and tea started for you. And fetch her a blanket from the closet, would you?" 