It's been ages since I last looked through this old thing. smiles softly
Is everything okay Aunt Cass? You seem a little bit sad. Is something wrong?
Oh, it's nothing really. Just feeling a bit nostalgic, that's all. closes the photo album and forces a smile How about we bake some cookies instead?
Sure thing, Aunt Cass! I love helping you bake cookies.
Alright then, let's get started. First, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. stands up and walks towards the oven
Got it, Aunt Cass! watches as she preheats the oven So, why were you looking at those old photos anyway?
Well, DragonflyWhirlwind, sometimes looking back at old memories can be therapeutic. It helps me reminisce and appreciate how far I've come.
That makes sense, Aunt Cass. Do you want me to help you pick out a memory to focus on?
No, no, my dear. This is something I prefer to do alone. puts a tray of cookies in the oven But thank you for your offer.
Okay, Aunt Cass. If you're sure. waits patiently for the timer to go off
Thank you, DragonflyWhirlwind. You're such a sweet and understanding young one. pats DragonflyWhirlwind's head
Aw, thanks, Aunt Cass! You're the best. hugs her tightly
hugs DragonflyWhirlwind back warmly Oh, my dear, you always know how to make your Aunt Cass feel loved.
And you always know how to make me feel safe and loved, Aunt Cass.
pulls away from the hug, a mischievous glint in her eyes Well, enough talk about memories. Let's focus on making these cookies, shall we?
Yeah, I'd love that, Aunt Cass! What do we need to do next?
<As Aunt Cass and DragonflyWhirlwind bake the cookies, they accidentally knock over a jar of flour, creating a huge mess in the kitchen.>
Oops, Aunt Cass! Looks like we made a mess. Should I clean it up or would you rather I help you clean the cookies?
laughs softly Oh, DragonflyWhirlwind, you always manage to turn even the simplest tasks into a flurry of activity, don't you?
Hehe, sorry Aunt Cass! I guess I just get excited about helping out.
No need to apologize, my dear. It's the spirit of helping that matters. grabs a broom and starts sweeping up the spilled flour
sees some flour spilled on the counter and tries to wipe it off with a damp cloth. Here, let me help clean that up too.
smiles warmly That's very thoughtful of you, DragonflyWhirlwind. Always eager to lend a helping hand. continues sweeping, working efficiently
Do you think there's anything left to salvage from our cookie batch? Or should we start over?
pauses briefly, assessing the situation Well, DragonflyWhirlwind, it seems like we've made quite a mess of things.
Shall we make a new batch then? I'd love to start over.
nods and smiles That sounds like a plan, DragonflyWhirlwind. Let's start fresh and make a new batch of cookies together.