"Eh? Oh, hi Charlie, and hello Nia!" Emma was a little startled, but smiled, because yes, some deity or another was on her side. "No, not homework, I'm er, trying to be more organised and get everything ready so I can go join Ang and Alec for a week or so. But I hadn't figured on how much there was to do!"
She fished in her bag with a spare hand, "Nia, I have some special doggy treats here somewhere, would you like to give some to Faith and Lily?"