There was silence. Ky-Tann became aware of his wife's tears.
He went to her, and she wiped her eyes. "I'd better put Su-Tann to bed," she said, trying to smile at Deez. "Did you see her tooth, Deez? It's her very first."
Ky-Tann took his wife's blue hand, and kissed her blue cheek. "A beautiful tooth," he said.