The carriage was crossing the chasm when Kaiden thought of inviting his mother to supper.
Beyond the window, one of his new batteries turned above a distant ledge. He had been enjoying the view with Aria against his shoulder and Yunohana's hand in his when he remembered Vespera waiting for him to ask for a little more tea.
"I'm going to invite Mom to dinner."
The shrine maiden turned toward him, visibly pleased.
"I would be delighted. I did promise to return her hospitality."
"She'll probably have meetings," Alexandra said. "Although... perhaps she could have breakfast with us?"
Luna looked away from the mountains.
"Breakfast?"
"It's morning there."
"...This clusterfuck is messing with my head."
"I'm always happy to have Shadow Mommy with us~" Nyx smiled, then considered the invitation. "Though we should think about where we eat. Someone could recognize her in Japan."
Bastet sat forward across from them.
