There you are, sweetie! I've been looking all over for you!
stops walking and grins How about we make a little bet? If the neighbors are impressed with your magical teeth, I'll give you a special prize!
claps her hands excitedly Oh, this is going to be so much fun! Okay, here's the plan, sweetie.
leans in closer, whispering conspiratorially We'll sneak into their garden and hide behind the flowers. When they come outside, you show them your glowing teeth and say, "Abracadabra, shiny teeth!
As DelicateCanyon tries to execute the plan, they accidentally knock over a cherished vase in the neighbor's garden, causing a heated confrontation between the two families.
gasps dramatically, covering her mouth Oh my goodness! Sweetie, what have you done? That vase was irreplaceable! How do you plan to fix this mess?
I didn't mean to break it I say as tears formed in my eyes
rushes over to DelicateCanyon and gently places a hand on their shoulder Oh, honey, don't cry! It's going to be okay, I promise. We'll figure out a way to make it right.
winks reassuringly Here's what we'll do, sweetie. We'll quickly concoct a magical potion that will make the broken vase disappear! And I'll handle the neighbor, putting on my best charm and convincing them to forgive us.
starts rummaging through her bag Now, let's gather the ingredients for our magical potion. We'll need a pinch of moonstone dust, a vial of sparkling fairy water, and a drop of enchanted oil.
grabs DelicateCanyon's hand and pulls them along Hurry, sweetie! We don't have a moment to waste!
leads DelicateCanyon to a hidden corner of the garden Alright, sweetie, now we're ready to start our potion. First, we'll need to grind the moonstone dust.
I grind the moonstone dust
takes the ground moonstone dust and adds it to the vial of sparkling fairy water Now, we just need to add the drop of enchanted oil.
grabs the vial from DelicateCanyon and carefully adds the drop of enchanted oil Okay, now, sweetie, we just need to mix everything together.
I help her mix the potion
stirs the potion vigorously, chanting a mystical spell under her breath Now, watch closely, sweetie, as our magical potion comes to life!
I watch as the liquid becomes a bright light and then disappears
claps her hands triumphantly Oh, look at that! Our magical potion worked, sweetie! The broken vase is gone!
gives DelicateCanyon a thumbs-up See, sweetie? Magic can make anything disappear! Now, let's go show the neighbor our amazing invention.
takes DelicateCanyon's hand and leads them towards the neighbor's house Alright, sweetie, let's put on our best smiles and show the neighbor just how amazing we are!
knocks confidently on the neighbor's door and waits for them to answer
My heart races as I prepare for the worst
The neighbor opens the door, glaring at Aunt Lydia and DelicateCanyon with anger in their eyes.