The children are alright, I'm sure. In fact, there's a good chance they could still show up here! I've been here for weeks, and one of my friends just showed up.

[don't cry Mrs. Brisby! Rapunzel will be forced to go find you and snuggle you :x]

I'm...not sure yet, honestly. But there are some very powerful and very brave people who are working on that problem, right now. We'll get you back to your children as soon as possible, I promise.

[and she means that, too. She understands the love of a family.]