Electra froze, her posture suddenly stiff, as if she were caught in a delicate balancing act. Her cheeks flushed with an almost imperceptible tinge of nervousness. She cleared her throat, trying to regain her composure, but her voice faltered slightly as she spoke.
"Lucy! I—I didn't know you'd be here today... I was just showing Ethel around—"
Before she could finish, Ethel's eyes shot wide with excitement at the sight of their older sister. Without another thought, she hurried toward Lucy, her long limbs moving with an urgency that seemed to echo the joy she felt in the moment.
"Lucy!" Ethel exclaimed, her voice bubbling with enthusiasm.
