Chapter 6 - THE EMERGENCY ALLIANCE
"Give me the rattle!" Maya commanded, snatching the toy out of Leo’s hand.
She leaned over the wooden railing separating their crib from Toby’s travel cot. With theatrical flair, she shook the rattle once, twice. The sharp, rhythmic clack-clack-clack cut through the air, right at the precise frequency known to hypnotize fussy infants.
Toby stopped mid-breath. His lower lip quivered, caught between absolute terror and sudden, overwhelming curiosity. His wide blue eyes locked onto the red plastic object swinging back and forth.
Leo stared at his sister in pure admiration. "You just mind-controlled a rookie."
"It's not mind control, Leo, it's basic psychology," Maya whispered smoothly. "Rookies are easily distracted. It’s why dad watches football."
Toby blinked, letting out a soft, confused gurgle instead of a scream. He reached his chubby arms out, grabbing blindly for the rattle.
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"He's taking our tactical advantage!" Leo protested.
"Quiet, you peanut!" Maya blocked his hand with her elbow. "We are forming a coalition. An army cannot conquer the master bedroom if its internal factions are fighting over plastic."
