[He shook his head.] If you're not sure, don't say it. And many does not mean all. You're not a dangerous apple--even if you are endangering your own health.
[Tying up would be good right now... He slowed down his words, sharpening his tone.] You are not taking him for a walk. That is final.
Yeah... [He was skeptical. That was a very un-Youthful response. Damn his belts for being out of reach. But Bell stood, and walked to where the turtle was kept, pulling the little thing out of its box. It slid back into the shell partway as Bell lifted it, but did not snap, so he carried it back to the bed and set it in his own lap, his fingers stroking the shell idly, almost like one pet a dog.]
Is his name turtle, or... have you just not come up with something decent to call him?
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[He shook his head.] If you're not sure, don't say it. And many does not mean all. You're not a dangerous apple--even if you are endangering your own health.
[Tying up would be good right now... He slowed down his words, sharpening his tone.] You are not taking him for a walk. That is final.
Yeah... [He was skeptical. That was a very un-Youthful response. Damn his belts for being out of reach. But Bell stood, and walked to where the turtle was kept, pulling the little thing out of its box. It slid back into the shell partway as Bell lifted it, but did not snap, so he carried it back to the bed and set it in his own lap, his fingers stroking the shell idly, almost like one pet a dog.]
Is his name turtle, or... have you just not come up with something decent to call him?