[ Lucina's had worse. ( But these days, that seems to be her default reason for just about everything. She's had worse, which means she can handle whatever's coming next, too. )

Regardless, she can't help but have her lips twitch up to a smile once their arms are linked, leaning closer just a fraction. Nothing to impede their walking, but... in the middle of all the chaos, some mother-daughter quality time is always appreciated. ] Of course.

Oh — er, Aqua is doing well. She has been investigating the tunnels for the most part, I believe. [ A pause, and then, clinically ( while losing the smile on her face ): ] Unfortunately, Lancer has been infected.