Mei Mei had a feeling that she had shot herself in the foot with her words. Her mother was going to say something that would have one or both of them sulking.
Chi Lian did not let Mei Mei down. "Now imagine protecting them that much and they decide to just abandon you and all you have done to keep them safe and....
"Mom..." Mei Mei jumped in. "I beg you. Can we not do this here? Or hopefully ever."
Chi Lian snorted. They would have to do it sometime, but they had a long way to go so she could zip it for now. "Fine," she said grudgingly. "What do you notice?"
Mei Mei rolled her eyes. "I have not looked at the crime scene at all. Give me a minute?"
Chi Lian reached into her pocket and Mei Mei groaned. Her mother was no doubt getting ready to time the minute while giving her a look that said "I can't believe it is taking you this long to notice something so simple." Mei Mei hated that look.
