[Voice]

[notintehkitchen]

It feels great to be back in my own body! I've missed using my hands so much. Now I can eat bacon and open things again! Really, those two things are very important!

[There is a squeak in the background.]

That's right, Jell-O says he is happy to see his mother back too. I wonder who was taking care of you while I was gone?

[A few more squeaks come

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[audio]

[hasstandards]

[There's an indistinct noise on his end as he picks up the phone in a half-asleep daze from his nap on the couch, only to recognize that voice on the other end and remember the multitude of reasons he'd rather avoid her. Click.]

[audio]

[notintehkitchen]

[She of course calls him back to question him.]

Hey, did you butt call me? I hate when I call someone using my butt. This new technology isn't very useful if it calls people using my bottom when I don't need it.

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[hasstandards]

[Another indistinct noise as he considers hanging up again.]

Must've hit the button by accident. Sorry, pumpkin.

[Now he's hanging up and going to try to go back to sleep and hope she won't bother him if he looks peaceful enough. Click again.]

[Action]

[notintehkitchen]

[If he thinks she'll leave him alone that quickly he is easily mistaken.

Throwing her communicator down on the table, Pyro immediately began to go to his location inside the house. When she finds him playing Sleeping Beauty, she rolls her eyes and sits down on the arm rest before poking him against the cheek.]

Mou! Mr. Hawk, Mr. Hawk! Hey, Mr. Hawk! Wake up!

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[hasstandards]

[There's only so long he can ignore her prodding before his eyes crack open.]

Alright, knock it off! I'm awake.

[And cue him turning to face the back of the couch and closing his eyes again.]

[Action]

[notintehkitchen]

[With a whimper as he turns away from her, she continues to poke the back of his head now instead.]

Hey... I'm back to normal. Aren't you happy? I can cook you food again!

[Action]

[hasstandards]

Back to normal? Were you sick? I've not noticed anything different. Was a bit surprised ya didn't seem to mind me sleeping down here, though.

[He's so glad he's facing the couch so she can't see his face.]

[Action]

[notintehkitchen]

...

[Unbelievable. What the hell is wrong with him?]

I didn't know Australians were that stupid.

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[hasstandards]

[It's in his best interest to not answer; however, his pride feeling a sting, he lets his temper get the better of him.]

And I didn't know you could be such a nag. Now nick off.

[Action]

[notintehkitchen]

I'm not going to. I don't have to. This is my house. What are you... My Dad?

[Action]

[hasstandards]

Fine. I'll leave.

[And with that, he shoves himself off the couch, grabbing his crutch and getting to his feet, avoiding looking at her the entire time.]

[Action]

[notintehkitchen]

[Following behind him, she places her arms around his back side gently in order to stop him.]

Hey.

I didn't say you had to leave. There's no reason to go that far.

Mr. Hawk, what's wrong? You seem really angry.

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[hasstandards]

[He takes a deep breath, in and out, before forming his answer.]

I'm not angry.

[The tenseness that has hit every muscle in him says otherwise.]

[Action]

[notintehkitchen]

I don't understand why you won't talk to me then?

... Are you mad that I was a dog? I... I couldn't help that. I'm sorry I couldn't take care of you for so long, it must of been hard.

[Action]

[hasstandards]

[He stiffens instantly.]

No, I'm not mad you were a dog. You pretended to be him. Made me think he'd betrayed me.

[There is a quiet fury in his tone he is barely containing.]

[Action]

[notintehkitchen]

What did you want me to do? Should I of said bark bark I'm a dog? Dogs don't have the proper vocal chords for human speech.

[Pressing her forehead against his back, she hugs him a little tighter. Wow, if he isn't tense there.]

Don't worry, I'm sure the little one loves you very much. Nothing has changed.