Gained an ally

"Back!" Fil returned to the living area with a big smile on her face and a tray in her hands. "Kenzo, there's already food in the kitchen. All you have to do is eat it. Goodness. You'll drive your brother insane at this point."

Fil happily put down the tray, looking at Kenzo and then at Marcus. "You guys didn't fight, did you?"

"No. Kenzo was just telling me what happened during his date with my sister," Marcus joked, casting Kenzo a playful look. "And I'm just about to tell him how sorry I was he had to put up with her for an entire dinner."

"Oh." Fil nodded as she slowly sat down beside Kenzo. "Right. That almost slipped my mind. Kenzo and your sister went on a blind date!"

"It's no big deal. It happens." Marcus shrugged, watching her transfer the plates on the table from the tray. "You're going to feed him?"