"I'm just gonna make some quick introductions here," Ade said to Casey and Kimiko.
He indicated Caramel Ringlets first: "This is Sunshine."
She waved. In a light, silvery voice, she piped, "Hi there!"
Casey and Kimiko uttered a slow, uncertain, "Hi."
Ade moved on to Paris Newsreel: "And this is Emma."
"Emma-Geddon," she corrected and, with a dramatic flourish of her arms, made a half-curtsey.
"And, last but not least: Bryce," said Ade.
The Adorable Plumber stepped forward, gripped Casey's hand, and initiated a complex shake-pound-dab combination. "How's ya father?"
"Uh, okay," Casey said as she tried to follow Bryce's hand movements, and failed miserably.
Not seeming to mind, Bryce gave a single nod and stepped back.
An awkward silence fell over the whole group.
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