Lucy giggled at that, "She might even give you a run for your money, Natsu." She teased, nudging his arm with her elbow playfully.

The brilliant smile was probably like twisting the dagger, but she flashed it for him especially at his encouraging words, nodding with a bit more of a pep in her step.

"Right! We'll all leave together, and maybe then.." Maybe then she could introduce her father to her treasured friends, if he really had changed as much as he seemed to have.