[The excuse offered isn't something Childe is willing to hear, and Ajax finds himself desperately trying to fight back a heartache that isn't his to feel. But he can't help but sympathize with the Harbinger, not blaming him for feeling the way he does. It's easy to put himself in Childe's shoes- if it were him, he'd feel upset and betrayed.

But any more questions he could ask have to wait for later, his mother walking back in, shooing them back to the couch, and Ajax's entire face lights up the minute he sees that familiar little girl.]

Tonia! How is my favorite little sister?

[He waits for her to set the glasses and water down on the table before kneeling down and letting her fly right into his arms for a loving embrace, Tonia squealing with delight as she gets a big hug from her big brother.

I'm your only little sister!]

Yes, but what matters is that I'm here now, isn't it? How have you been? Where are Anthon and Teucer? Not out causing trouble, I hope.

[They're in the backyard, I don't know what they're doing.

She turns to Lumine, her eyes going wide. Oh, she knows who this person is.

Brother, is this her? Lu- Lum- ummmm...]

Yes, Tonia, this is Lumine. Lumine, this is my little sister Tonia.

[Bright blue eyes look up to Lumine, excited to finally get to see the girl her big brother always talks about.

It's a pleasure to meet you Ms. Lumine! Ajax talks about you all the time, and says you're like a bright star-]

Ooookay, [Ajax interrupts her quickly, putting a hand over her mouth momentarily.] She knows, there's no need to repeat it, Tonia.