“Why don’t you and Khiran set up one of the board games? Maybe Scrabble?” Jiro frowns. “He always tries to cheat!” Khiran is already fishing the box from the cabinet, rolling his eyes. “I’m telling you, chapeau is a type of hat.” “It’s French!” “So is the word menu, but I’m certain you’d allow it.” Anna shakes her head. “Jiro, grab the dictionary, would you? Khiran, if it’s not in there, you can’t play it.” “It would’ve been there if it were a newer edition,” he grumbles weakly. She turns, heading toward the kitchen, but she catches Jiro’s retort (“then buy one”) before their voices become too
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