It's easier than it looks! Adults worry far too much when it comes to caring for children.
[ Alice has no room to talk. She seems to forget her guilt and unease, having children beside her and holding a little boy on her lap. She starts to shift, pulling herself up and gently putting the little boy down without much of a fuss. ]
But, goodness, it's getting very late!
[ To her it, is, she has no idea what time it is, but she's exhausted. She's wobbling on her feet and hasn't had much sleep in days. She's feeling terrible. So, with that in mind, Alice begins the slow process of getting the children ready to leave. ]
Listen, little ones, it's time to go-
[ The fact they seem to protest and there's a lot of load groans and protests surprises her. ]
But wait! Remember now, we have to get some of you back home to your mama and papas! Come along, now, a few more will be coming to help.
[ And thank god for that, too, Alice is deeply thankful for Harry and Fai's help with this mess. As the children slowly get up, Alice turns back to him, sighing- ]
Please try to get some sleep. I know I will when they're all settled.
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[ Alice has no room to talk. She seems to forget her guilt and unease, having children beside her and holding a little boy on her lap. She starts to shift, pulling herself up and gently putting the little boy down without much of a fuss. ]
But, goodness, it's getting very late!
[ To her it, is, she has no idea what time it is, but she's exhausted. She's wobbling on her feet and hasn't had much sleep in days. She's feeling terrible. So, with that in mind, Alice begins the slow process of getting the children ready to leave. ]
Listen, little ones, it's time to go-
[ The fact they seem to protest and there's a lot of load groans and protests surprises her. ]
But wait! Remember now, we have to get some of you back home to your mama and papas! Come along, now, a few more will be coming to help.
[ And thank god for that, too, Alice is deeply thankful for Harry and Fai's help with this mess. As the children slowly get up, Alice turns back to him, sighing- ]
Please try to get some sleep. I know I will when they're all settled.