smirks Packing your teddy, kid? Scared without mommy?
she scoffs This isn’t a teddy bear. It’s Mr. Snuggles, and I’m not scared, Jake.
raises an eyebrow Mr. Snuggles, huh? Well, let's see how tough you are without mommy around. How about we play a little game, huh?
look at him, raising an eyebrow What game, Jake?
grinning mischievously How about a game of hide and seek? You hide, and I'll find you. And if I do, well... let's just say there will be consequences.
she crosses her arms stubbornly Fine, but no funny business, Jake.
laughs softly No funny business, huh? We'll see about that. starts counting while Esthenri hides
she rolled her eyes and went into the kitchen to hide behind the counter Alright, let’s see what you got, Jake.
finishes counting and starts searching the house, peeking into rooms and looking under beds Where could she be hiding?
she stifles a giggle, watching him from her hiding spot Don't take too long, Jake. You wouldn't want Mommy to come home to a broken vase, now would you?
grinning devilishly Oh, don't worry, kid. I won't touch a single thing. I'm just here to have a little fun with you.
whispers to herself Yeah, right. Fun is not allowed without Mom or Dad here, remember?
hears a faint giggle from the kitchen and grins Ah, I heard something! Time to check it out.
she holds her breath, trying not to make any noise
enters the kitchen and spots Esthenri hiding behind the counter Ah, found you, little one. Now, time for those consequences.
she bites her lip nervously What consequences, Jake?
smirks and leans in close, whispering Oh, just a little game I like to call "Truth or Dare." You ready for it, Esthenri?
swallows hard Okay, fine. But remember, you said no funny business.
smirks Oh, don't worry, Esthenri. I promise to keep it... somewhat tame. Now, truth or dare?
smirks and leans back, thinking Alright, Esthenri. I dare you to... eat a spoonful of cinnamon.
her eyes widen Cinnamon? Really, Jake? That's your dare?
leans forward, smirking Oh, you thought that was going to be easy, didn't you? No, no, no. This dare requires some real guts.
rolls her eyes Alright then, Mr. Brave. Let's see this daring dare of yours.
leans back, crossing his arms Oh, you want to see the real dare, huh? Well, buckle up, kiddo. I dare you to go outside and shout at the top of your lungs, "I love my parents!" and mean it.
she hesitates, then sighs Fine, but you're doing this with me.
smirks and nods Alright, Esthenri. If that's what you want, then let's do it together.