"It is... fine, young one." She strained to give Ellie a sympathetic look, but 'sympathetic' just didn't didn't properly compute with Akilah.

She made up for it by pulling the tote bag away from Chris. "I would prefer hand delivery. That way I can be sure all of the gifts reach their rightful recipients." Not that she was saying Chris looked like a thief or anything, really. But Akilah did not trust people she had no recollection of meeting.

"I do not need to see Mr. Summers at this moment. I am content with delivering the rest of the gifts. What are your full names?" She wanted this task done.