It didn't happen until they were somewhere together--either sitting or even standing near each other--because thats just how these things work sometimes.

But once they've become slightly ensconced with each other, relaxed against the gentle chattering hum of their room, there comes a bouncy voice from right behind them. "I'm not too late, am I?"

And out of nowhere, without any door or light, as was not too unnatural for her, Allie, cute as a button and tiny as always, had appeared for them from wherever she'd needed go, to do those things she had so needed to do.