[ Babies make messes in whatever mood they're in, Raleigh. She nods, and closes the door behind him, feeling something ease in her chest when he smiles.
Maybe this would be easier than she'd thought. ]
Take a seat. Dinner will be ready soon.
[ Meanwhile, Eleanor pauses again and watches them curiously while gnawing on one of her building blocks-- evidently, they rarely ever have guests in their home. Mako, however, deftly steps over and chides gently, lovingly, taking the block away from her, and cleaning her mouth with a handkerchief. ]
No, Ellie, you can't do that. [ She glances at Raleigh, after a moment. ] Would you mind looking after her for awhile?
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[ Babies make messes in whatever mood they're in, Raleigh. She nods, and closes the door behind him, feeling something ease in her chest when he smiles.
Maybe this would be easier than she'd thought. ]
Take a seat. Dinner will be ready soon.
[ Meanwhile, Eleanor pauses again and watches them curiously while gnawing on one of her building blocks-- evidently, they rarely ever have guests in their home. Mako, however, deftly steps over and chides gently, lovingly, taking the block away from her, and cleaning her mouth with a handkerchief. ]
No, Ellie, you can't do that. [ She glances at Raleigh, after a moment. ] Would you mind looking after her for awhile?