How Green Becomes Wood

[pandakatiefominz]

"Please tell me you didn't eat Enkidu's food," Daizi said, unsure if she was amused or disappointed.

Dark, meanwhile, merely shook his head and said, "Ya hmar."

 

[BookKnight]

"Nope. That would teach Mini bad habits," Alec said straight-faced.

"Like eating perfectly good lettuce meant for tortoises," Xander said.

 

[pandakatiefominz]

"I have eaten many strange things, but I have never decided to eat dog food," Dark reported, "I have concerns for you both."

 

[BookKnight]

Xander smirked at him. "I think you've been concerned for us since the day we met."

"Definitely since the first day we came into your home," Alec agreed.

 

[pandakatiefominz]

Dark shook his head as he helped Ivy feed another tortoise, "This is a very different kind of concern."

 

[BookKnight]

The twins just laughed and went to pet another tortoise. This one stretched out its neck, and when they cautiously started rubbing it, it stretched it out even further, clearly enjoying the attention. They took turns rubbing its shell and scratching its neck, being very, very careful.

"Hey, Ba," Xander called, "for my pet, can I get a dog-sized tortoise?"

 

[pandakatiefominz]

"Where would we fit a dog-sized tortoise?" Dark asked blandly.

 

[BookKnight]

"Out in the backyard. I'll dig it a home under my shed," Xander said without hesitation while Alec laughed at the idea.

 

[pandakatiefominz]

"Absolutely not," Daizi said immediately, "It'll eat all of my flowers."

 

[BookKnight]

"Hmm. Good point. That probably wouldn't be healthy for the old guy. Or gal," Xander said, patting the top of the tortoise shell.

 

[pandakatiefominz]

"It wouldn't be healthy for you, either," Daizi teased.

 

[BookKnight]

"I suppose you might have a point there," Xander admitted.

"You could get a small turtle instead," Alec told him.

"Not a bad idea."

 

[pandakatiefominz]

"I wouldn't mind that," Daizi admitted, "They just live in a little terrarium, we have space for that. You can have it in your room, even."

 

[BookKnight]

Xander chuckled. "Yeah, it might be cool, but I doubt Ba would go for that. Nah, I'll live without." He found what seemed like a good spot for the tortoise and gave it a good rub. It was a nice creature.