"I suppose some masks are easier to put on than others," K'pandolu said, stopping to do the same. She hummed, and gave Rialynn a smile, wiping her hands. "I'm sure I'd feel better simply with your presence."

She nodded, tail flicking lightly. "I try to check up on them most days," she said. "They're… they're very important to me, and this… it's hard of them. Particularly when friends fall into stasis…" She shook her head, and moved to start pulling out ingredients when they got to the kitchen. "Would you like to meet them?" she asked.