The flight to Singapore went smoothly from the moment they boarded.
The airport staff guided families to their seats, the pilot gave the usual announcements, and the plane lifted without any delay.
Damon was relieved. Traveling with a child was unpredictable enough, and he didn't want extra stress added to the trip.
Ava sat between her parents at first, kicking her legs with restless energy. She looked out the window as the plane climbed higher.
"Daddy, we're in the sky. If I jump, can I touch the clouds?" she asked with complete confidence.
"No," Damon said, buckling her belt properly again. "Sit still."
Ava nodded like she understood, then immediately pointed at a random seat. "Is that man a ninja? He looks like a ninja."
The man was just wearing a black hoodie and headphones.
Svetlana shook her head. "Ava, please. Inside voice."
"I am inside voice," Ava whispered loudly.
