"Where're you goin'?" Fletcher asked, twisting around in Nos-4-a2's arms. Two checked through her bag one last time to make sure she had everything she needed.
"I'm going to work, darling."
"Why?"
"Well... even though I'd rather stay here with you, I need to do my job. If I don't, we wouldn't be able to live in such a pretty place," Two tried to eliminate as many subsequent "whys" as possible.
Fletcher deemed the information logical enough to accept. "When will you be home?"
Two secured her bag to her apron and smiled. "Before you know it! You just take care of Dad today, ok?"
Fletcher looked up at Nos, squinting at his face. Nos marveled at how comprehensive the probeling's gaze was. "Ok. But why's Dad so nervous?"
Two laughed, Nos-4-a2's eyebrow shooting up in surprise.
"Look at you go, Fletcher! Your sensors are better tuned than mine are!" Two beamed, pecking his forehead.
Nos made a mental note to better guard his emotional output now that he'd be spending so much time with Fletcher. "Don't worry, little one, I'm just going to miss your mother today."
Two sighed with a bittersweet smile. "This is hard enough without your moping. I'll see you in a bit."
"Of course, love." Nos held Fletcher to the side, bending down to give Two a kiss goodbye.
"Ew," Fletcher groaned.
Nos smirked and straightened up, rolling his optic. "Take care of yourself today."
"You too. I'm going to miss you so much, Fletcher. I love both of you."
"Love you, too."
"Love you Mom!"
Two waved as she hovered over the threshold and took off over the gravel path toward town. They waved as long as they could see her.