Tess stirs when Ellie climbs in, budging over until her back's against the wall. In years past, she'd always keep her baby to the inside, to stop her from tumbling or crawling out when she was really little and to protect her even as she got older, but at this age, it's just enough to squeeze the two of them in there regardless of who is on what side.
Without even opening her eyes, Tess gets an arm around Ellie and cuddles in.
the train au is my lifeblood
Without even opening her eyes, Tess gets an arm around Ellie and cuddles in.
"Bad dream, baby?" she murmurs.