Definitely getting into mom territory, but it's kinda nice to know I'm not the only one.

[Again with the attempt at lightness that falls flat; there's something too tired in her tone, maybe even a little too bitter.

It's not-- she knows it's not Dick or Ahiru's fault, that neither of them asked for her to worry about them so much, but she can't seem to help feeling frustrated.]

I'm fine. [no she's not] You want a cup of tea or something warm?

[yes good diversion well done]