[Surprising she'll take. Surprising is appropriate.]

Natch. [But the smile Lup sends Alphys' way, sharp and toothy and so so teasing, softens just a little to reveal just a touch of affection behind it. It's strange to think they've been friends for nearly a year now. Time in this place is just flying by.]

Well, now you know a couple of 'em, Taako an' Barry an' I. And any one of us would be happy to use up a spellslot or two to help you out, Alphy. You're a family friend.