"I've got five back in mine," she admits with a crooked smile. But there's no denying that having someone else help look after them would be a great help, and she briefly rests her free hand atop Edgar's. "Thank you, though. That'd definitely be a help." Glancing at Almondine's charges, she adds, "I doubt those three would be parted from her, anyway."

She doesn't have to consider his question for long; there's plenty that needs doing, and for the time being, she's basically stuck. "Water's the big thing right now. They'll need something to drink out of. Shallow dishes should work well enough, but I'm not sure what the kitchens can spare."