"You were late that time too."
"And the time before that you didn't pick me up, it was mum that picked me up..."
Bruce sighed, "Lily."
"I'm just noting the pattern." Lily smiled, "I know big brother is very busy I just want you to never forget that lily exists"
Bruce glanced in the mirror. Lily was looking out the window, entirely innocent, her fingers absently scratching the back of Ash's neck where he'd abandoned the glass and returned to sit beside her. Ash had his eyes half-closed with the expression of something experiencing profound satisfaction.
"Noted," Bruce said. "I'll never forget or neglect you..."
Lily smiled at the window.
Sophie, facing fully forward, allowed herself a quiet exhale that had approximately the same quality as a laugh without committing to being one.
The Fenrari moved through the evening, warm and unhurried, carrying all of them home.
