As much as a part of Novella had wanted to say yes to the offer, rush in and wake up her niece she knew deep down it was for the best that she didn't. Even as she answered however and Ara gratefully accepted accepted the choice there was a part of the girl that was still tempted to change her mind and see how Novel was doing for herself. To return and see Novel again another day, whilst perhaps not the nicest excuse, was still a very valid one for returning to Sawtooth again soon, not that Novella ever wished for a day where she would need a good excuse to stop by and see her family here.
The care of the children, it was a somewhat strange offer to make in some ways, though in others certainly understandable. Clearly the two had become good friends and she suspected the offer was much like the way her family had always in to help care for children every time they arrived. They were hard enough work with two parents, Novel would surely need some help. "I'm sure the help will be greatly appreciated." She would respond smiling softly.
There would be a silence before Ara would speak again, firstly simply Novella's name before pausing once more. She had the older woman's attention however and mismatched eyes would watch now as the healer began to speak once more. Ara had never been a particularly bold or loud individual in Novella's opinion, though the nervous tone to the girl's voice certainly seemed out of place now as she spoke. Novella would frown softly and encourage her to share whatever was on her mind. Was there more fears about the horrid male, was there possibly something else wrong with Novel or even Ara herself? "What's the matter?"
