Stubborn like his father

Subject: Re: Stubborn like his father Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:35 am

Nils giggled and climbed onto her, hugging the dog around her neck. "Burdee!"

Subject: Re: Stubborn like his father Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:45 am

Sisky stood carefully and gave Nils a little ride around the room.

Subject: Re: Stubborn like his father Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:46 am

I think everyone's gone insane. Butcher watched Nils and his new friend silently, wondering what Sisky was doing.

Subject: Re: Stubborn like his father Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:47 am

Nils crowed happily, clapping his hands.

Subject: Re: Stubborn like his father Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:53 am

Sisky's tail wagged happily but she couldn't hold the shape much longer so she carefully slipped Nils off her back. "You're so cute." She petted his hair.

Subject: Re: Stubborn like his father Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:54 am

It looks like Nils is being kidnapped. Butcher made a face.

Subject: Re: Stubborn like his father Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:00 pm

Mikey's eyes shot open. He scrambled to the wall.

"Chuu." Nils giggled, pursing his lips.

Subject: Re: Stubborn like his father Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:02 pm

"Chuu? What does that mean?" Sisky giggled and copied Nils' face.

Subject: Re: Stubborn like his father Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:03 pm

Startled by the sudden movement, Butcher stared at the space Mikey had previously occupied, "Mikey?"

Subject: Re: Stubborn like his father Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:05 pm

Dark eyes intent, Mikey slowly ripped the piece of wallpaper from the wall.

Nils stuffed his hand into Sisky's mouth, giggling mischievously.

Subject: Re: Stubborn like his father Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:08 pm

Sisky started in surprised and carefully removed Nils' hand from her mouth. "Nils, why did you do that to um... Auntie Sisky?"

Subject: Re: Stubborn like his father Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:10 pm

"What's wrong?" Butcher watched Mikey, a little thankful that he was tearing up the wallpaper instead of himself.

Subject: Re: Stubborn like his father Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:12 pm

Mikey gave a choked laugh as he found the drawing, running his fingers over his daughter's scribble.

Nils looked confused. "AAAAAAA..."

Subject: Re: Stubborn like his father Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:13 pm

Sisky blinked a few times. "Uncle then. Uncle Sisky."

Subject: Re: Stubborn like his father Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:15 pm

Butcher fell silent, hugging his knees to his chest.

Subject: Re: Stubborn like his father Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:17 pm

Mikey pressed his small palm over the drawing.

Nils giggled. "Unkee Sis!"

Subject: Re: Stubborn like his father Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:24 pm

Sisky nodded, "Unkee Sis that's close enough for me." She solemnly applauded the toddler.

Subject: Re: Stubborn like his father Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:25 pm

Butcher stared at the fire and remembered the grate that the fireplace needed.

Subject: Re: Stubborn like his father Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:30 pm

A giggle floated past Mikey's ear. He shivered and pulled his shirt further around his body.

Subject: Re: Stubborn like his father Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:51 pm

Sisky smiled at Nils and gave him a hug.

Subject: Re: Stubborn like his father Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:53 pm

Maybe I should go check on the children. Butcher watched Mikey.

Subject: Re: Stubborn like his father Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:54 pm

Mikey pulled his sleeves over his arms and shuddered.

Nils sneezed. "Papa?"

Subject: Re: Stubborn like his father Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:00 pm

"Do you want me to give you to your, Papa?" Sisky searched her pockets but she didn't have anything to wipe Nils' nose with if he needed it.

Subject: Re: Stubborn like his father Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:01 pm

Butcher lifted his head when he heard Nils and watched the direction the boy had exited from.

Subject: Re: Stubborn like his father Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:02 pm

Nils slipped off Sisky's lap and ran towards the room he'd left. He threw his arms around Butcher.

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