Nightmare

"Emersyn?" Masa asked while washing the dishes.

"Yup," Norio replied.

"I see," she then turned to the girl.

"I think it's a lovely name." She smiled.

"Anyway, do you mind if I go grab a drink?"

Masa turned around.

"Well...as long as you're responsible, what will you do with Emersyn?"

He turned to Emersyn, who was napping once again.

"She'll be fine; you don't mind?"

Masa nodded.

"I trust you greatly." She said, stroking his cheek.

"Thank you, Mother." He turned toward the door to leave.

"Nori…?"

Norio quickly turned.

"Where are you going?" Emersyn questioned as she sat up, wiping her eye.

"Uh, I'll be back later."

Emersyn held out her arms.

Eh?

"Carry me?" She looked up.

"F-fine..." Norio grumbled.

*

After tucking her in, Emersyn quickly fell asleep once more.

Norio sighed.

"Yeesh, what a handful you are." He