"Ruby, what are you doing?"
"I'm going to get PlantLily."
"Ruby, you're technically PlantLily, though."
"Oh yeah.
…Come here you."
"Aaaaaagh, stay away from me."
"Darius, don't run away. I just want a hug. I missed you."
"I don't want a hug. Your breath stinks."
"What does it smell like?"
"Like you ate too much and you're not done."
"Then come here and give me a hug."
"Nooo. You might eat me."
"Darius, I said….."
"Aaaaagghh, let go of me. That's cheating."
"See, told you I just wanted a hug.
Awwww, you're so cute."
"Okay, okay. There, you gave me a hug.
The other kids best not be like you."
"Oh, but they are, Darius. They all are."
Lucky me. Does Dad know?"
"No, but I'm sure he'll be happy when he finds out."
'I bet you he won't."
"He might surprise you."
"I hate surprises."
"Why? Because you get spooked easily, or because you don't get spooked at all?"
".....Both."
"Well, this year, we'll change that."
"How?"
"Darius, look at all the friends you've made, and will continue to make."
"Yeah, thanks to you; but they are all your friends."
"I'm willing to share. Don't worry. This will be a PG-13 party. I promise not to get you sconed. You're too young anyways."
"So are you."
"Maybe I am, maybe I'm not."