After knocking on the door and awakening Mother, the Marquess led us all towards the Training Grounds, telling the tired Dogkin that it'd be best if she got some fresh air as well - and that she could nap there too if she still needed it.
The wonders of mana made itself known once more as Mother just yawned and sent a burst of her mana through her body, rousing herself from drowsiness and walking beside us without issue, her stomach having already shrunk enough to be almost unnoticeable beneath her black dress.
Alessandra and Lakshmi were resting in her arms, the two babies curiously looking around at the Palace as they were carried through the halls, this sudden change in scenery taking all of their attention.
Whew~