But as he looked into the Ice Phoenix Tang Beryljenna's plaintive eyes, Richard somehow found himself nodding in agreement, while his second and third sons were even more excited, clapping their hands and cheering joyfully.
Richard took his second and third sons to his own mountain cave and dug out two little bellybands to put on them. He stuffed a big handful of snacks into their pockets and specially admonished them, from now on, without Daddy's permission, they were absolutely not allowed to transform on their own.
The two sons nodded obediently. A compliant son was truly heaven's most precious gift to a father. Overjoyed, Old Richard hugged them tightly, kissing them repeatedly, and playfully poked their tender little cheeks with his stubble before reluctantly handing them over to the Ice Phoenix Tang Beryljenna.
