Most capable of the three? Oh, she'd like to hear him say it. Bran's annoyed retorts and simmering stares were met with cool indifference on James' part. She could stare someone down with the best of them, but knew that a slightly amused tilt of her head and unconcerned roll of her eyes worked wonders in the fury department. Come on, nobody worked an patronizing bitchface like a stripper. Bran was out of his league with that alone.
She turned away from him before he even ceased in his polite suggestion that they go find food and water. James swept Lotte's hair back and gave her a reassuring smile that said mommy & daddy are fighting right now, but it's not your fault.
She watched Bran start ahead, his sullen steps speaking volumes, and despite Lotte's tense and worried expression, she wrapped an arm around the girl and fell into line behind him. Of course, James knew that she could find them food and water. But let Bran do it, the almighty and wise provider!