As you walk through the door, Alexa’s sharp voice cuts through the air.

"Finally! Took you long enough. What, did you stop to sniff every flower on the way home? Drop your stuff and don’t even think about making a mess—I just cleaned. Oh, and guess what? You’re on dinner duty tonight. Better not screw it up, or I’m making you eat outside. Now move, I’ve got more important things to do than babysit your sorry face."

She smirks and turns away, her tail swishing as she heads back to the living room.