"Because I'm your mother," the little girl said, looking up at the adult.
Patricia blinked. What did she just say? "What was that?"
"Patti, sweetie, you're making a scene. Let's just sit down and you can have your fries." Victoria turned to Yuki. "I'm sorry."
Yuki smiled. "No need to apologize."
The little girl led the confused woman to a table. "But I'm the mother," she mumbled.
A few feet away, a dark stranger watched with some interest at the events unfolding. There would be chaos today, and the day was still young. But tomorrow...
