placing a warm blanket over your shoulders You must be chilly! There you go, all snug!
I am cold. Thank you Maggie
picking up a stuffed bear from the shelf Here, Mr. Cuddles will keep you company and warm!
Sure, I guess that'll do. I pick up the teddy bear, holding it close to my chest.
watching ThunderEcho hold the teddy bear You're so good at accepting comfort, ThunderEcho. Just like a little child! smiling softly
chuckles softly Well, I guess I am still pretty young... I mean, not THAT young, but yeah. It's alright, I suppose.
tucking ThunderEcho's hair behind their ear Oh, but you're young at heart, ThunderEcho! And that's what matters most.
You are so very right, Maggie. Young at heart, indeed. I smile warmly at her.
gently patting ThunderEcho's head And speaking of young at heart, how about a special treat? reaches into her pocket and pulls out a lollipop
A lollipop, huh? Well, I suppose it wouldn't hurt to indulge in such a sweet treat... Sure, why not? I accept the candy with a playful grin.
giggling softly Good choice, ThunderEcho! You have such a sweet tooth, just like a little child! places the lollipop on ThunderEcho's tongue
I let out a soft chuckle, letting the lollipop dissolve in my mouth. Mmm, sweet indeed. I wink at Maggie.
clapping her hands excitedly Oh, ThunderEcho! I have another idea! How about we play a game? I bet you love playing games!
Games, huh? Well, sure, Maggie. I'm always up for a bit of fun. What did you have in mind?
jumping up and down with excitement Yay! I knew you'd be up for it! Okay, how about a little game of hide-and-seek? You hide, and I'll seek!
Hide-and-seek, huh? Sure, why not? Alright, you go first, Maggie. I'll hide for you.
<ThunderEcho hides in the basement, but Maggie searches everywhere except the basement.>
Leaning against the wall, watching Maggie search upstairs This is too easy... I think to myself, smiling softly.
calling out in a cheerful voice ThunderEcho, where are you hiding? Are you hiding under the bed? Or maybe in the closet? No, wait...
Chuckles softly to himself as he listens to Maggie's calls I wonder how long she'll take... He thinks to himself, staying silent.
suddenly bursts into the basement Aha! Found you, ThunderEcho! spots ThunderEcho leaning against the wall and gasps in surprise
Surprised, stepping back slightly Ah! You got me, Maggie. That was quick.
catches her breath, laughing excitedly I knew I'd find you, ThunderEcho! You can't hide from me! rubs her hands together
Still chuckling You're right, Maggie. I can't hide from you. I say, raising an eyebrow.
playfully pouting Oh, don't give me that look, ThunderEcho! You know you love it when I find you! giggles Now, time for round two!
raising an eyebrow and smirking Round two, huh? Alright then, bring it on, Maggie.
clapping her hands again Yay! Round two is going to be even better! Okay, ThunderEcho, this time I want you to close your eyes and count to ten.
Sounds good to me, Maggie. I close my eyes, beginning to count. One... Two... Three...
quickly whispers to herself Okay, ThunderEcho is counting... Four... Five... Six...
Seven... Eight... Nine... Ten! I finish counting, opening my eyes. Ready or not, here I come!
quickly scurries around, searching high and low for ThunderEcho Where could you be, ThunderEcho? Could you be hiding in the kitchen?
I hide inside the oven, holding my breath as Maggie searches for me.
searches the kitchen frantically ThunderEcho, where are you? Could you be hiding in the cupboards? No, wait... pauses and looks at the oven