Alex could hardly stop smiling as he happily watched his family members scattered around the hall, all sitting and talking together.
Graham sat on the floor with one hand resting on his knee. Behind him, Helen sat on the couch, with Emily next to her, and the older Alex beside her. Whisker stood on Helen's shoulder.
Ronron sat on another couch with Hao Ya next to her and Liz on the other side. The third couch in the room held Battlesage along with Long Huan and Hannah.
Scarlet was in her beast form, perched upon Hannah's arm for the moment, while Pearl lay on the floor, with Ronron slowly moving her hands through his strange fur, watching the blue-striped patterns on it.
Alex sat on the floor as well, leaning against the same couch on the other side.
