"Oof!"

Ele grunted as Lucy piled onto her, but smiled anyway. She genuinely loved children, and seeing the small group made her happy and instantly lifted her mood.

"Hi Lucy!"

She said, shifting so that the little girl was more centered on her lap. Looking around Lucy, Ele smiled towards Annabel and Amelia,

"I like your shirts, did you do them yourselves?"

Her words came out quiet, shyly, but she wanted to make the effort for her boyfriend.