She feels a pang of guilt when Ari does the puppy dog eyes. She didn't mean to hurt him. But still, she would like to go see her old friend. She bites back a sigh as he retreats to the corner, his face blank. She gathers dishes for four and swiftly sets the table. She digs out butter, syrup, chocolate sauce and peanut butter for the waffles. The sound of water running from the main bathroom tells her father is up and about. She smiles when he comes in the room, happy to see him up and about. "Morning Dad. Hope you're hungury. Ash made us waffles."<br/><span style="font-style: italic"><br/>He gives her a watery smile as he sits down at the table and she places a mug of coffee before him. It doesn't escape his notice that Ari isn't hanging close to Stella. Indeed, he's all the way across the room. Both girls seem more tense than usual. He takes a sip of black coffee. "Ari, do you care to join us for breakfast? Or you could eat later when the girls take you clothes shopping."</span>