Brunhilde trembled again, harder this time, and then she smiled genuinely. "My little sister and other siblings would have loved to meet you."
Anasha giggled, the sound lighter now. "My family would have loved to meet you, too."
Marie beamed at the exchange with her expression softening while Joseph chuckled quietly, clearly moved.
Celestia smiled softly as she slightly bounced on her feet.
Anna blinked in confusion, glancing at Klein, who tilted his head with equal puzzlement.
Both children clearly sensed something significant had happened, but didn't understand the context.
Reinhard's expression softened, and he leaned down, whispering to both of them. "It's just something Anasha and Brunhilde had to work through together. It's fine now."
Anna nodded slowly, accepting this explanation, then her smile returned, bright and cheerful. "Well, okay!" She looked around at everyone gathered in the entryway. "Now then, I suppose you're curious what's been going on since you left?"
