With a frown she returned the hug. When Mairead told them why she bristled. Few things got her ire, but this did. This was someone she cared for. Sending a few of her siblings or cousins suddenly sounded like a really good idea.
She held Mairead tightly and ran her hands along the girl's hair. "Oh love, it's alright." She brushed some hair from the girl's face and smiled, "And stay as long as you like." Silly things like laws weren't important right now. Keeping Mairead safe, was. "We'll help you alright? Don't worry about anything."