Chapter 14: [14] Everything Here Belongs to Me
"Just you?" Raven’s expression softened in a way Pierre had never seen before. "Wow. That’s a really big responsibility."
"I’m very good at it," Mika said seriously. "I only dropped one plate last week, and it was already cracked anyway."
Pierre felt a smile form despite his exhaustion. "Okay miss Mika. What do you recommend?"
"The grilled mackerel is really good today. And Mommy made fresh bread this morning." Mika’s eyes widened, her gaze snapping between them as if seeing them for the first time. "Wow! Your hair is so pretty! Are you siblings?"
Raven laughed. "No, we’re not related."
"But you both have such interesting hair!" Mika bounced on her toes. "His is all red and messy, and yours is red and white! Like fire and snow!"
"Fire and snow," Raven repeated, touching her hair self-consciously. "I like that."
"Are you pirates?" Mika whispered conspiratorially.
"What makes you think we’re pirates?" Pierre asked.
"You came from the sea, and you don’t look like Navy people. Navy people are all..." Mika straightened her posture and put on a serious expression.
"We’re adventurers," Raven said diplomatically. "Just passing through."
"Oh." Mika looked slightly disappointed. "Well, you still look cool. I’ll get your food!"