[He has a point. Their history hasn't been kind to them, and it doesn't seem to be letting up soon. Although, on the brighter side, they've been able to move past this one with ease... so far.]

If we've learned anything from our luck, I think it's that we'd be ready for anything.

[And if they haven't, then they'd be the fools.]

If it makes you feel any better, I'd be happy to do all that here. The dogs seem to like it... having people around.

[She would like to think they all like having her around... and that Eustace does too...]