Nia Mitchell returned to the living room to find Maxwell Peary sitting there, an almost palpable dark aura emanating from him. The atmosphere felt completely off. She faltered for a moment, utterly unaware of what had transpired.
Confused, she looked at Evelyn Peary. Evelyn Peary shrugged helplessly; she had witnessed the entire situation escalate and was equally at a loss.
Seeing this, Nia Mitchell furrowed her brow. After a moment's hesitation, she walked over to Maxwell Peary.
"Uncle?"
Maxwell Peary was startled, only then realizing Bunny had approached him. "Hmm? Finished talking?" He was still dazed; it seemed he had completely zoned out.
"Yes. What are you doing, Uncle?" Nia Mitchell smiled sweetly, offering her little paw to him.
"Nothing. Let's go home." Maxwell Peary's expression softened slightly as he reached out and took the little paw offered to him. "Let's go."
Nia Mitchell nodded, making no further comment.
