"When did you develop interests in such silly things?" Xavier's comment drew everyone's attention to Zayden, who was engrossed in his phone. Even Lady Winter paused, her teacup mid-air, frowning at the childish cover on his phone.
Lia chimed in playfully, "Maybe unblocking his powers had some side effects." Laughter rippled through the room, dispelling the earlier tension that hung in the air.
"It's cute," Yael remarked, holding the cat toy attached to the end of Zayden's phone. "Can you get me one too?" he unabashedly requested, earning a smile from Zayden.
"No!" Zayden muttered, playfully snatching his phone back. Yael pouted and sat back with exaggerated disappointment.
Andrew's enthusiastic voice resounded from the stairs. "Good morning, everyone!" He appeared, accompanied by Victor. Ziana and Lilith trailed behind, wearing warm smiles.
