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But he's not mean to me!" Micah added quickly. "He's nice. He showed me his toy soldiers and let me arrange them. He draws well too. And Sophie..." He paused, a small smile tugging at his mouth. "Sophie has no pointy teeth, but she teases a lot."
"Hey!" Sophie protested from where she'd settled on her bed.
Thea laughed—a genuine sound that seemed to surprise even her. "It sounds like you're all taking care of each other."
"We are," Micah confirmed solemnly. "Like a pack."
"Like a pack," Thea repeated, and I saw her swallow hard. "That's good, Mickey. That's really good."
They talked for a few more minutes—Micah showing her the drawings on the wall, telling her about the rocking horse and the books and all the colors. Thea listened to every word, her attention wholly focused on her brother despite whatever crucial work awaited her in the lab.
Finally, Kael gently touched Micah's shoulder. "Your sister needs to get back to work, buddy. But she'll see you in the morning."
