Third Person POV Ary returned his attention to the little girl quietly waiting for him. “Ruby, you should have the last one,” he said as he cut the slice into a smaller size for her. “Open up,” he instructed as he lowered himself and gently placed the slice into her open mouth. “Mmm…,” Ruby moaned in delight. “I taste honey.” He watched as the child chewed in delight, and as Elena applauded, laughing softly, her ease in the moment, a quiet power. He straightened back to his full height. Ruby turned to Elena. “We won!” she said, jumping up and down. “Yes, you did,” Elena said, smiling as Ruby crossed to her. She bent down and raised her palm for Ruby to high-five it. “Blueberry pancakes, tomorrow, pleeease?” Ruby chimed in, cashing in on her award without delay. “I promised, didn't I?” Elena answered, patting Ruby's hair gently, and then added, “C'mon now, say thank you to Mr. Banks, and let's go wash your hands, break’s almost over.” “Thank you, Mr. Banks,” Ruby sai
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