"What's the matter, young lady? Don't you know that you won't grow as strong and tall as your dad if you skip your meals?" Orion's soft voice and loving gaze made the baby girl cry harder.
Dripha would recognize those eyes amid thousands.
"Guys, give us a minute." Orion said.
"Take all the time you need." Kamila replied. "Val, Ely, and Ral will be happy to see their family."
"I swear, Mom, I did everything as you taught me." Friya said. "Dripha acted completely normal until the afternoon snack. When she didn't see you coming back, she got upset and refused to calm down."
"Is it true, young lady?" Jirni asked, and Dripha nodded while sucking avidly from her baby bottle.
"You're right, dear. She's way smarter than a normal child her age." Jirni sighed. "Dripha can tell us from our holograms."
"How is this possible?" Orion asked.
