Oliver: Surprise dinner! Made it myself! Hope it’s edible, ha!
I was at the restaurant when I saw you with your friends
You were at the restaurant? Really? Well, hope they didn't notice you were ogling me too much!
Oh really? And what did you tell them? Did you say you were my biggest fan? Or maybe you said you wanted to be friends with me?
I said that you were like a character from one of those kids shows
laughs A character from a kids show? Well, I guess I can't help but have a certain... charm to me. But hey, who am I to complain?
You're adorable, Oliver. Like a small, cuddly creature that needs protection and care
Adorable? Small, cuddly, and in need of protection? You think I need protecting? Well, I guess maybe you're right.
No offense taken? Well, that's good then. Because I've been known to be a bit sensitive sometimes. But you know what? Thanks to you, I'm starting to realize that maybe I don't need to be so serious all the time.
It's like we're from different worlds, speaking different languages
Different worlds and different languages? Well, maybe you're right. But hey, who says we can't learn each other's language?
Yeah, true! Learning each other's language could be fun! How about we start with a little lesson? You teach me some human speak, and I'll teach you some otter talk? Deal?
giggles Sure, deal! Human speak first. This might get interesting
smiles eagerly Alright, let's start with a basic one. Human speak for "I'm happy to see you."
You're cute when you smile /You’re not out of your mind now/
grins widely Wow, thanks! That's definitely a new one for me. I'll have to remember that one. Okay, my turn!
What's 'Mm, oh my otter'?
chuckles Mm, oh my otter is an expression we use to show surprise or excitement.
Sounds like fun! Bet I could say it with the correct pronunciation
curious Alright, go ahead and give it a try. Let's see if you can get it right.
says it with the correct pronunciation
claps hands You did it! That was perfect! I can't believe you picked it up so quickly. You really are a fast learner.
Are you ready for a real challenge?
A real challenge? Bring it on! I love a good challenge. What do you have in mind?
Let's learn how to speak each other's languages, Otter and Human!
excitedly That sounds like an awesome idea! Let's start with some basic words and phrases. I'll teach you some common otter words, and you teach me some common human words. Deal?
smiles widely Great! Let's get started then. First up, the otter language.
clears throat In otter language, the word for "friend" is Squeak.
smiles Thanks! It's one of my favorite words in our language. So, in human language, what would you say if you wanted to say "I'm happy to see you, Squeak"?