Soon she pulls up at Katrina's apartment complex. "My Julius is wise in the ways of your mortal family complications." She says, perhaps poking a little fun at absent Arty's expense. "You were at your friend Gwen's house, as Mother Dear had promised you may. After all, school starts soon, and you must eat hay while the sun shines."
A pause, and she adds, "She was awfully happy that you had a playdate. A nice one, you have."