I had a fantastic sleep with Nushi cuddled into my chest, and when I woke up, I felt refreshed. The sun was just barely coming up, and I felt filled with vigor and energy, then I remembered the sounds I had caused last night outside our room.
I was filled with a sense of dread, and part of me just wanted to pull the covers over our heads and go back to what we did last night.
That wasn't going to work or help me; plus, it would just make the situation worse. I had to hope that they weren't that mad, but I had a hard time believing that.
If my estimation of the noise was correct, every person in the house felt my presence. While some of them would have liked it, I don't think old Grandmother Nixi was going to appreciate it.
"How long do you plan on fidgeting behind me?" Nushi asked me with a smile as she turned in my arms.
I sighed and grinned.
"I know, just enjoying my time with you," I joked, but it wasn't a complete lie; I really did enjoy holding Nushi in my arms.