Ella wiped at her eyes as she listened to Professor James, relieved by her words. She wanted so badly to believe that they weren't going to return and to hear the older woman say so was reassuring, if only a little bit. "I'm glad." Glad and exhausted and emotionally drained and just...yeah.

Chocolate was good. Ella watched as Wade handed it out and waited until everyone else was all set to grab some. "Thank you, Kitty!Wade." She said quietly, managing a weak smile for the older badger. She really did appreciate it.

Hugs. Hugs were good. Ella liked hugs. The blonde numbly allowed herself to be pulled into one, wrapping her arms around Professor James easily. She squeezed a bit too, feeling a little better just being around someone who was so motherly. Not that Ella was used to that feeling. Max was lucky to have someone like her, did he know?

When Tobias wandered over to them, the blonde squished the first year into the hug and patted his back gently, knowing he was upset. "We're family now, yeah? Family looks out for each other."

And the rest of the badger family should really get in on this hugging business. It was doing wonders for the Captain and it'd probably help them too.