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Post by Gawain on Jul 26, 2008 6:34:15 GMT -5
*Gawain gurgled, almost like he was muttering as he was shifted.*
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Post by Merlin on Jul 26, 2008 6:39:12 GMT -5
*Merlin looked at him and stroke his hair. Then he offered him a spoon of banana milkshake.*
"How about some fruit, to keep your strength up?"
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Post by Gawain on Jul 26, 2008 6:48:40 GMT -5
*Gawain opened his mouth slowly, taking some of it, but as it hit his tongue he squeaked and most of it dribbled down his chin.*
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Post by Merlin on Jul 26, 2008 6:59:41 GMT -5
*Merlin chuckled with laughter, and wiped off Gawain's tiny face.*
"Oh, sorry. My mistake. I should have told you that it is a bit cold the first time. You have to let it melt on your tongue."
*He scooped up another spoonful of milkshake, offering it to Gawain.*
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Post by Gawain on Jul 26, 2008 9:08:00 GMT -5
*Gawain stared at the spoon, then grabbed it with both hands and a firm tug, sending the mouthful all over the front of him. He looked rather confused by it.*
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Post by Merlin on Jul 26, 2008 9:11:41 GMT -5
*Merlin laughed heartily and wiped away the milkshake again.*
"You know, kid, we could sit and throw away milkshake all day long, or we could try to get you busy with something else. What do you think?"
*He offered Gawain the bottle of milk.*
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Post by Gawain on Jul 26, 2008 9:13:24 GMT -5
*Gawain studied the bottle the same way, taking it with his uncoordinated hands and squeezing milk on himself.*
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Post by Merlin on Jul 26, 2008 9:18:26 GMT -5
*Merlin laughed and hugged the boy gently.*
"No, not this way. Here, let me show you."
*He supported the bottle with his strong hands, and offered it to Gawain once more.*
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Post by Gawain on Jul 26, 2008 9:21:09 GMT -5
*Gawain pushed the bottle with his hands, getting milk all down his arms.*
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Post by Merlin on Jul 26, 2008 9:29:46 GMT -5
*Merlin sighed and dried off the milk.*
"Well, they say that milk is good for your skin..."
*He put the bottle away.*
"Since you're not eating, I take it you aren't very hungry."
*He lifted up Gawain and placed him on the carpet. Then his eyes fell on the picnic basked. Something moved in it. Merlin stuck his hand in the basket, and pulled out the tortoise from the beach. He placed it next to Gawain.*
"Look what we got here, Gawain! A tortoise!"
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Post by Gawain on Jul 26, 2008 9:32:01 GMT -5
*Gawain watched the creature, his eyes wide and unblinking. Slowly and with much concentration, he started to crawl after it.*
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Post by Merlin on Jul 26, 2008 9:39:03 GMT -5
*Merlin's eyes started sparkling with joy and his smile widened.*
"Look at you! You're crawling!!! I think we keep this tortoise, as your first pet. I'll leave it to you to give him a name when you learn to speak."
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Post by Gawain on Jul 26, 2008 9:45:35 GMT -5
*Gawain only paused a moment at the sound of Merlin's voice, then continued along side the tortoise.*
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Post by Merlin on Jul 26, 2008 9:48:23 GMT -5
((Awwww, he is so cute! *melts* ))
*Merlin laughed and watched the little boy crawl along side the tortoise. He allowed them to play, as there was nothing in the room that could harm either of them.*
"Good boy!"
*He boasted to Gawain.*
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Post by Gawain on Jul 26, 2008 9:52:12 GMT -5
*Gawain stretched his hand out to the tortoise and it came down hard on its shell. Startled, the tortoise pulled in its head and limbs. Gawain sat back confused.*
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