[He'll just ignore that sideways glance Lumine shoots him, debating on grabbing Lumine and going if this continues. His mother puts a hand over her heart, looking at Lumine wistfully as she tells her that. Her little Jaxxie, all grown up, looking after Lumine and Aether...she couldn't be prouder.

I knew he was looking after you two with all the frightening things happening lately, so I hope he's been taking good care of you. He's always had a big heart and all-]

Mom...

[He can't take it anymore, he needs to get her out of here, even if it's only for a moment's respite. Ajax decides to use his secret weapon against his mom, even if he knows he's going to catch it from Lumine later. He's a mamma's boy, he knows.

His eyebrows raise and looks at his mother with large doe-eyes and the tiniest pout, raising the timbre of his voice just so to get his mom to do what he wants.]

Did we leave all the food you brought for us in the conference room? Could you go get it for us if we're going to stay here for a little bit? Please? And maybe something to drink too?

[And it works like a charm, her little boy needs something and she'll get it for him. She stands up, before turning to the two of them to ask a quick question.

Of course, honey. I'll be right back. Lumine, would you like tea? Water? I like to keep a well stocked kitchen, so if you want it, we probably have it.]