[ She thinks of herself as a mama to you anyway, and yeah, she's a very different kind of mama. She didn't have the chance to coddle her children, so it's naturally what she thinks to do when a child who is important to her is feeling bad, no matter how old they are. She's aware that you may not feel the same, though, Makabear.

She sighs and smiles gently at her. ]

I admit, I may be a bit selfish in wanting to come see you, Maka. Rin's disappearance has me needing a hug, myself. I apologize if I project what I want onto you.