[ Katya rubs Stephanie's back soothingly and smiles. ] Don't worry, lovely, he's a tame bear. He mostly naps. [ well, now that he's not out fighting battles in places that involve censor bars on the letters he sends home, at least.

she takes a moment to look around at the huge expanse of food laid out, looking like the elves had thrown their own joy into the presentation, but her stomach turns rebelliously a little anyway, not in the mood for so much familiar heavy fare. however, she does flick her wand and bring over a couple glasses of juice for herself and Alfred, because while her appetite is still giving her trouble, she is thirsty almost constantly. ] Maybe now that things are going to be calming down, you two could visit sometime.