Rose PoV
Anis snuggled Pingui as we walked out of the aquarium. Her eyes were now droopy, the excitement of the "torpedo mission" finally giving way to bone-deep toddler exhaustion. But she had a big smile on her lips.
"Mission success," she mumbled against Pingui's soft head.
"Look at that," Sil said in a stage whisper, falling in step on my other side with his hands shoved deep into his denim pockets. "The Captain is officially powering down."
Saffron scoffed. "She is still just a Private, Sil. She still has years to reach my position."
"Aw, don't crush her military aspirations so early, Commander," Alli teased with a grin, falling into step beside us as the automatic glass doors slid open with a soft chime.
He sighed and rocked her in his arms. "In all seriousness, I hope she doesn't join the military. Would prefer she pick something more peaceful."
