[ Her smile cracks open a fraction wider both at Jayce's arrival and at both of their offers to help her with some of her things. In reality, the bags really weren't that heavy, but who was she to say no to the offered help? ]

Not as much as I'd like. I thought that we were all due for the maximum amount of pampering. And nothing feels better than a soft bathrobe against your skin, right? I know Viktor isn't here, but you can bring one back for him too. I got an extra!

[ In all honesty, she probably would have them monogrammed if she'd had enough time, but alas.

Hilda knew that Caitlyn had been among the Summoned that had been taken. She had seen her name on the list in Sam's domain, seen how much work Viktor and Jayce had ensured went into finding her and the other kidnapped Summoned. Part of her going overboard with her shopping (there are definitely things in that bags that were excessive and not necessity), had been her way of saying welcome back and thank you after everything they had been through.

And seeing how much Caitlyn had already prepared - ]

Caitlyn, this spread is stunning, thank you! We'll probably have enough left over to do another one of these days when we're back in Cadens. I don't even know where to start!