[ Magnus gives Vex a look of assessment, as if he's trying to determine if it's absolutely true that a complete teacup collection would have made the apocalypse easier for Vex to swallow or not.

We may never know what he concludes. Either way, he does that enigmatic humming thing he's so fond of doing. Hmm. ] I feel sure I've never seen her with a dozen dogs, much less multiple dozen. How long was I gone? [ Still working on solving that mystery. ]

I hope we'll make it to the city soon, so you can enjoy some creature comforts! I might be able to conjure up something ahead of time though, if you like. [ Since they are bffs and all. Also, he was going to say something funny there about things that like to bite, but that just feels like opening the door to trouble. Lips slightly pursed, as if to hold back laughter, he looks at the sky.

It's not about the wilderness survival thing. He would not tease about that. The bug thing, maybe a little. That's sort of funny. It's okay, really. It's fine. ] Oh no, I think it was talking about cicadas. Strictly insects.

You're as sane as I am, Vex!