well green lantern is fun

scene:  5 minutes prior we said good-bye to Uncle Sunidh, Asher & Lila.  sitting at kitchen table eating breakfast.

luci:  [big, sad sigh]
mama:  what's wrong lu?
luci:  i miss asher. 
mama:  i know.  you guys had tons of fun, didn't you?  he's a good friend and cousin.  was it nice to have someone to play in the basement with?
luci:  [sad nod yes of the head]
gus (wearing a green lantern costume):  well green lantern is fun.  green lantern can play in the basement with you sissy.
mama:  yes, sissy, green lantern is fun, isn't he?
luci:  [a patronizing slight nod of the head yes, as in, i guess.]