Sophia looked down. She didn't know what to say. "I'm doing okay I guess. " she out her hand back over Zephyrs. "My emotional support human has helped me tons" she smiled at her Dad than placed her free hand on his and squeezed. She put her forehead on the back of Zephyrs hand and stared down at the table for a second. "What about you? How are you?" She risked a glance at her Dad before looking to Zephyr again.

Ryker glanced at the table, fingering the hem of his shirt, staring at the table like it was the thing that would cure cancer. "Good. I'm glad someone is helping." he smiled faintly, his eyes flitting up before returning to the table. "I'm............................................................ fine. Just a little worried about Abby, but she'll be okay- I know she will. She's strong, like you." He said quietly.

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Zephyr held back a snorted coughing chuckle at Sophia's words. "So I AM helping? Wow." He commented lightly, glancing between the two. Pffffhoosh. Tension, much?

Sophia grinned at her fathers words. "He is helping. So much" she lifted her head then watched her dad. Her expression was pained. Without a second thought, she reached over and hugged her dad, holding him for a second before reaching back over and taking Zephyrs hand again. She looked at Zeph and smiled.