"I will do my best to appear so," Raven said solemnly. "And I will be very happy to enjoy it, so long as it is truly no trouble for her. I know Winsol preparation can be very time consuming."

She leaned back in her chair and gestured to the basket of gifts beside her. "And yes, it is my birthday," she said. "Momoko seems to have unleashed a flood when she asked if some of the children could send me a note of good wishes."

Not that Raven was complaining.