Lucian stared at Ashley sleeping quietly on his lap, then lifted his gaze to Primo. The boy looked back at him curiously.
Before he could say anything, Ashley let out a soft groan.
"Ugh…" She stirred and opened her eyes, catching Primo standing nearby. "Hmm?"
She blinked slowly, sitting up. "Primo, why are you still up?"
[It's still early.]
"Huh?" She glanced at the television, where the time was displayed below the news ticker. Eight in the evening. "Fair enough. Have you eaten?"
Primo shook his head, walked over, and took her hand. With his free hand, he signed:
[Can you help me with my homework?]
Ashley smiled. "Of course."
She glanced at Lucian, who gave her a subtle nod.
With that, Ashley and Primo headed off together, the boy casting one last look back at his father before they disappeared from view.
Lucian watched them go. Once they were out of sight, he reached for his phone and dialed Gustav.
It rang once before connecting.
"Master?"
