[ rough couple of days is an understatement. but lumine gets now how much ajax dotes on his younger siblings, watching the two of them interact as she accepts the glass of water from their mother. even tonia seems to be very much enamoured with her older brother, reminding her of herself when she was younger.

she turns back to the table and settles back into the cushions when ajax looks at his mother, his expression that of disbelief. why is he so surprised that they're continuing? it's clear this was planned. ]

I don't mind. My brother needs a few more hours of rest, and it would be peaceful for him if we weren't at home.

[ aether would be able to sleep peacefully without ajax or her presence. and as much as possible, she'd like for him to get some rest, if only since he has still so much to do. ]