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The cabin hums with the drone of engines, a soft shudder running through the floor. A tiny fist waves near my elbow as a little girl, barely six months old, wails into her father's chest. He cradles her, pressing gentle kisses to her head, murmuring apologies to no one. Her eyes find mine, and I offer a quiet smile. The dad catches my gaze, exhaustion etched on his face. "Is she bothering you?" he asks, his voice barely above the engines. "I'm sorry, she's been acting up all day." What could I possibly say to ease his worry?