I've gotta stick to the plan... 'cause there's no "Plan B"

It was funny how easily children could be teased, and how simple and innocent their minds were. They would believe anything… and they were happier than adults were, she noticed. They didn’t know the darkness that the world held. Sometimes it was hard for Philly to remember the difference… and she was grateful that her children could remind her. So now, playing with Nausicaa, she found herself grinning widely and enjoying herself. Little moments like this were treasured, especially because she now knew what her mother had missed with her as a child. There was no way she was going to let anything happen to her babies… she’d keep them close until they were able to make their own decisions.

“Grrr!!~~” Philomena laughed as she tried to be a scary monster. It was hard… Nau was too cute how she squealed and giggled, kicking to get away. Philly drew back, catching her breath for a moment before looking down at her daughter with loving eyes. “My little Nausicaa…” The woman lowered herself down so that she was on eye level with her daughter. “Promise you’ll stay mommy’s little girl forever, okay? I want all of you and your siblings to make this promise… but you’ll be the first.”

Philomena smiled a bit more. “Then after that we’ll play whatever you want! Sound good?” The female canted her head to the side. It was probably an odd request… but it was indeed important. Important to her.