Meanwhile, as Lily rushed to hug Bruce... She reached Bruce and slowed to a stop, slightly flustered.
Normally, back at home, she would have jumped straight into his arms without hesitation. But with the wooden spear in her hand, and the curious eyes of her classmates watching, she hesitated.
In the end, she simply stepped forward and hugged him.
A normal hug.
Bruce smiled and wrapped an arm around her, accepting it without comment.
Lily's face was bright with happiness as she pressed against him, clearly relieved. Behind her, Ash wagged its tail enthusiastically before fluttering up and settling into its usual spot around Bruce's neck. The little dragon curled comfortably there, watching the siblings with keen interest, tail swaying lazily.
For a brief moment,
Amid the chaos, the danger, and the looming threats,
Everything felt… normal again.
"Big brother, you came."
Bruce smiled softly. "I told you I would, Why would I lie to my cute little sister?"
