Episode 97

[spongetastic]

[Peter is out and about, browsing the stores]

Hm... what should I get...? I should've brought Esther along for a girl's opinion.

[and speaking of which. Time to play big brother]

Esther, I hope you're having a good time so far.

[open for any random store, whatever]

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[kungfuwitch]

[amused] A girl's opinion, huh?

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[spongetastic]

Esther's better at this than me.

... I guess I could've asked you, but it's for your kids. I wanted it to be a surprise.

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[kungfuwitch]

Oh, sweetie, you don't have to do that. [Don't listen to her, she's extremely happy he wants to!]

I can keep a secret if you'd like my help.

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[spongetastic]

I know I don't have to, but I want to.

[heh] Between you and Esther, I bet you'll come up with something.

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[kungfuwitch]

You're just too sweet, you know that?

Oh I'm sure. Would you like me to meet you somewhere and give you a hand?

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[spongetastic]

Sure. I was going to meet Esther at the ice cream shop.

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[kungfuwitch]

Would you like me to meet you? I don't want to get in the way of you two spending time together.

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[spongetastic]

I'll bring you an ice cream on our way back. How's that?

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[kungfuwitch]

That sounds like a deal. You and Esther have fun.

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[spongetastic]

We will.

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[starhipped]

You're right, you should have brought me!

[insert typically annoyed to be left behind sister. she's making a very annoyed face!]

It's fun, but less fun without you here!

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[spongetastic]

Sorry, I thought I'd be a little better at shopping than this.

Want to meet me at the ice cream shop? I'll buy you something.

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[starhipped]

... Only if you get me a strawberry waffle cone with three scoops.

[Another nose wrinkle.]

I'll be there in ten! Got it?

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[spongetastic]

Got it. [will have that ice cream ready!]

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[starhipped]

[and here she is, looking a lot less annoyed and a lot more excited! got her ice cream?]

Peter! Did you buy anything yet?

[spongetastic]

[he answers by offering her the requested ice cream]

Just this.

[starhipped]

[yesssssssss. nom nom nom.]

It can't be that hard to find a gift, can it?

[spongetastic]

It's for Phoebe's kids. I want it to be special.

[starhipped]

[pausing thoughtfully.]

Well.. how old are they again?

[spongetastic]

[insert ages? it's the lazy way]

I think Integra likes books. Not sure about Cloud.

[starhipped]

Hmm, those are interesting names..

[Laziest way, but it works!]

Do you know what kind of books? There was an interesting history book I was reading about the lives of the Saints that she might enjoy...

[spongetastic]

I don't know, I saw her reading a book about vampires... But she might like your book too.

[starhipped]

A-Ah, really?! She's probably read Dracula then... but perhaps .. I think I know one she might like, if we go to a bookstore after this.

Is Cloud .. a boy? I would have thought that would be your area of expertise.

[spongetastic]

I know you'll find something good.

[a sheepish chuckle] I'm used to getting more personal gifts for Simon and Monty.

[starhipped]

Get him socks or something. You wear the ones I get you.

[spongetastic]

Socks? [he looks amused, but far be it from him to argue with her]

Okay, so a book and... socks. Sounds do-able.

[starhipped]

Or something else like that. Something useful.

[Eating her ice cream calmly. What would you do without her.]

[spongetastic]

Got it.

[he would be sad and lonely, little sis]