A soft smile played on the lips of the one Radiance called mother, it had been sometime since anyone had called her that but she understood the meaning. They were not related in any sense of the word other than having a deep love for the place they now stood. 

	Mother was a term many used in the realm since she was its caretaker and creator in a sense, and while most called her by her name from time to time mother would slip into a greeting or conversation. She was not offended by it, it was a term of endearment and respect but she did like to tease those that used it.

	"Now don't start that," she said playfully. "You are far older than I am." 

	She winked slightly as she motioned towards the tavern and began to walk back towards the building with its doors still flung wide open. Glancing out of the corner of her she, she perked a brow.

	"Still bound? Or can I hug you?" she asked her old friend.