Bless Lester and his month-long January vigil and his willingness to start right as the month did. "It's a date." Something to look forward to as the holidays, while happy, were also always stained with sadness around the edges. Not to mention it would help get her through these exams.

"And good food," She chuckled, passing him a look that she hoped conveyed her gratitude. "I'm looking forward to it, far more than these exams." She conceded, trying to return the mood to semblance if its former airiness. "Maybe you should walk through this antidote with me," Sloane sighed, just tired enough of her mess of a personal life to give potions another honest go.