"It's alright," Abby quickly assured him as she willed her teeth not to clatter together as she automatically diffused the statement. "You had a lot on your mind and your hands were full with your family. Plus, I'm used to doing thing the slower way, so don't think twice about it." There were few advantages of being unable to do magic, but learning how to take the time to do things manually was one of them. However, she would be lying if she said that she didn't often wish she had the magical ability that her parents and sister had.
Once James was finished working his magic, Abby eagerly stepped into his embrace. While he wasn't her father, she could feel elements that were familiar enough to help sooth away the trials of the day. She hadn't felt her father's arms around her in months, and having them encircle her for the umpteenth time today made up for the cold water and missing gaps of time now in her life. "Much better," she agreed, squeezing him around the middle. "I feel as good as new."