A little girl with dark pigtails was tugging the hand of a man. He was taller than most, broad-shouldered, dressed in all black. Tattoos covered his arms and hands. Silver rings caught the fluorescent light.

His voice was low. Calm. The girl bounced on her toes.

The man didn't smile. But something in his eyes softened.

The girl giggled and pulled him further down the aisle. Straight toward Y/n.