[ Soothingly, Claire rubs Annabeth's back and rocks gently, letting her get it all out. She can't help but wonder how many times Brianna needed this from her and Claire wasn't there. The thought strengthens her resolve to be here now, and she lightly presses her cheek to the side of her former daughter-in-law's head. She can't imagine how much this child has held in, how much she doesn't even realize she needs.

Claire stays that way as long as it's needed, squeezing gently at the thanks but not arguing that it wasn't necessary. If Annabeth needs to say it, she won't tell her not to. ]

If you ever need a good hug, I'm only a thought away and I can be in the Horizon anytime you need me. Anytime, day or night. Alright?

[ It's what a good mother does, or, if she needs a different title, a best friend who will never intentionally let her down. ]

And we'll have you able to slip into the Horizon in under a minute in no time, all it takes is practice.