It Can Go A Long Long Way

Chione went cold again. It happened quickly, suddenly. One moment she was warming up to her mother, conversing with her as if the relationship between them was healthy and normal. The next, she was walking away. Natalya sat outside for some time after on her own. While this hadn't been entirely successful, it was a step in the right direction. Hopefully they would soon be able to develop the relationship she desired. She did not want to lose touch with any of her children ever again. She took a deep breath of night air before returning to her husband's side, unaware that she would get only a short rest before waking again.