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It's probably not that often that one goes to the bar for some peace and quiet, but with a house still full of guests, Bonnie has taken the time to bring baby Billie here for a quiet walk around.

She deposits the nearly six month old baby on the floor in front of the Christmas tree while she deposits various knitted bits and bobs. Little warm mittens for Teja's little boy and Guppy's kids, and for little Rae. For big Rae, Autor, Jay, Pearse and Sam there are warm woolly hats. Emcee's already got his jumper, hopefully it'll be enough to help keep him warm for his journey.

"Mama!" Billie points in delight to a sparkly bauble.

"Hm? Oh yes, that's real pretty." Bonnie smiles a little distractedly, scooping her back up again to show her all the other pretty baubles.

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One of the baubles is green. And alive. And hums happily to be pointed at. Ringo gives off a happy little worble and floats out to greet them.

Jay, on the other side of the room, looks up at the sound and smiles to see who Ringo's taking to.

"Well hey there." Bonnie grins. "Gently, Billie."

Billie reaches out to grab at the floaty bauble.

"No touchin' honey."

Jay smiles and calls over. "It's okay. She can't hurt Ringo. He's pretty sturdy."

Ringo buzzes happily and hovers in front of Billie, making bright little sounds, like a giggle.

"He won't zap her will he?" Bonnie asks, as Billie gurgles back at Ringo, before trying to grab him to put in her mouth.

"Not in yer mouth, he won't like that."

"No, it's okay. They've gotten a lot more control these days.

Ringo vibrates warmly in Billie's chubby little hands, purring happily.

Bonnie smiles, tiredly.

"You've raised 'em well. Like yer own children." she says.

Billie giggles at Ringo.

Jay smiles. He'd never thought about it that way. "More of a weird organic uncle really."

That almost gets a laugh out of her. "Sounds like fostering."

"Yeah," Jay smiles. "I guess it's like that."

He gets up and hold his arms out to Billie. "And how are you doing, sweetheart?"

Billie accepts the cuddle, and Bonnie passes her over.

"She enjoyed Christmas." Bonnie says. "Liked playin' in the boxes and wrappin' paper best." Fortunately.

She swallows hard suddenly. Lucky Billie wasn't old enough to pick up on all the tension. She just hopes the other kids didn't.

"Bon?" Jay asks softly, taking Billie and resting the little girl on her hip. "You okay?"

Bonnie takes a breath, but to her alarm her eyes fill with tears which she tries to blink away.

"I'm okay." She says, but it sounds tight and unconvincing. Part of her wants to tell him, part of her is ashamed, but all of her isn't ready to be overheard by anyone else.

Billie, watching her mum, stops smiling and looks worried.

"Billie, princess? Would you like to play with more of the drones?" If he can distract the little girl with play, hopefully he can get Bonnie to talk.

"I think she'd like that." Bonnie says, taking another breath to try and steady herself.

Billie looks between the two of them, still a little suspiciously, then tries to put Ringo in her mouth again.

The little drone gives a little squeak of alarm. More for Billie's benefit rather than his own. He's pretty sure he can't eat her but Bon had said no.

Billie makes a surprised noise and drops Ringo. Bonnie reaches out to catch him just in case.

"Billie, you got to be careful with the drones."

Ringo can take being bounced on the floor but he appreciates being rescued. He squeaks his thanks and shudders, as if shaking himself off.

"I cain't talk about it here." Bonnie says quietly, after a moment. "People might hear."

"Alright." Jay nods, not pushing it. "But come here." He puts her arms around her, hugging her close. "I'm hear when you're ready, okay?"

She leans on him a little.

"Thanks. I got a lot to think about, is all, you don't need to worry."

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He gives her another squeeze. "I only worry cause I care."

"I know, I'm sorry." Bonnie says. "When I know what to think about it I might be able to explain better."

He nods and gives her another squeeze. "Alright."

[ooc: fade so we aren't working on two at the same time? Thanks for this one :) ]

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