"What should we get Wyatt for his birthday, Charlie?" Sapphire asked her younger brother as the two of them entered the mall. His hand was tightly wrapped around hers.
Gabb followed them about fifty feet behind, keeping a close eye on the other mall patrons. A strike could happen at any time.
"It's a Lego set, Fire." Charlie rolled his eyes and gripped her hand tighter. "I've already told you."
She laughed quietly to herself and turned her head so her younger brother couldn't see her grin. He said "Lego" in a way that made the L sound more like a Y to her. He'd struggled with his L's since he was a child.
He sounded so cute, she couldn't help but smile. But perhaps she should refrain from asking. That was the third occasion.
“Oh, right," she admitted. "I had forgotten."
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