'Snap, Snap...'
'Crackle, Crackle....'
'Pop, Pop....'
The fire snapped and crackled, its flames licking eagerly at the logs, accompanied by the occasional pop as sap bubbled and burst.
Eli watched the fire with a contemplative gaze, his eyes reflecting the warm glow of the ember in front of him. He shifted his position slightly, feeling the weight of two useless children lying in his lap.
Eli's heart softened as he observed them, knowing that despite their antics, they were still children at heart.
He resisted the urge to scold them, recognizing that within every mature adult lay a dormant child.... yearning for release.
With a gentle touch, Eli reached out and softly ruffled their hair, his fingers trailing through the strands.
"How long are you guys going to keep up this act?" Eli's voice was soft, laced with amusement as he addressed the seemingly sleeping children.
"zzzzzzzzz!!"
"zzzzzzzzz!!!"
