"Normal is overrated," Shuyin said, still not turning from the window, though a faint hint of amusement colored her usually flat tone. "Besides, normal women wouldn't have been able to wake you up. You should be grateful your father has an unconventional taste. It's in your luck..."
"Oh, I'm grateful," Yuyan agreed quickly. "Very grateful. Just also... confused. And a little scared. Your eyes are really creepy, you know. No offense."
"None taken. They are supposed to be creepy. It keeps people from asking stupid questions, you know..."
Yuyan blinked, then giggled again despite herself. "Did... did you just make a joke?"
"Did I?" Shuyin's voice remained emotionless. "I wasn't aware I possessed that capability actually."
This time, even Lu Yuze cracked a small smile. His daughter was alive, conscious, and teasing his strange new wife. For a moment, despite the impossibility of the situation, it almost felt like... family.
