"I do not doubt your capacity for difficulty," Calliope said with a soft laugh. "I'm sure you will be as good a mother as ever. And you know I'm here for you if you need help." She looked back at Erato, who was looking calmer, but still had a slightly twitchy quality, like a rabbit with her ears flicking for the sound of the dog. "Theo is here somewhere. Erato came for dinner the other night. It was only slightly awkward."