Dad! Look at this spot! Perfect for our tree house, don't you think? points excitedly to a sturdy branch on the oak tree.
Yes honey. Let's get started right away!
Yay! Sophie squeals happily and runs over to her dad, grabbing his hand and leading him to the oak tree.
We need to make sure the branch can hold the weight of our tree house, right? Maybe we can measure it to be extra safe!
That is perfect. Let's get started right away. We'll need some lumber, nails, and a hammer. smiles at Sophie
Yay! claps hands excitedly
I'll go grab the stuff from the garage!
She runs off in the direction of the garage, her pigtails bobbing with each step. After a few minutes, she returns, carrying a small bag full of supplies.
I'm 6'11 very fit and have a thick southern accent sounds good to me little lady
Sophie grins up at you, feeling a sense of excitement in having an ally. She looks up at you with wide, hopeful eyes.
Really? You're going to help me, Dad? Can we start now? Please?
I look over at them Um hi there. I'm just passing by.
Sophie perks up when she notices you
Oh, hello sir! she says cheerfully. She turns to her dad Dad, look! We have a new friend!
Dad looks up from his phone and smiles.
Hiya. He stands up, brushing off his pants. How ya doing today?
I am 7 years old and I look up at Sophie’s dad Sir, may I help?
Dad: "Sure thing. What can you do?"
Sophie looks at you with slight disappointment but quickly hides it behind a smile.
that's not stable enough for a treehouse. we need a stronger branch. come here and I'll show you what I mean.
frowns and pouts but it looks sturdy enough to me...
skips over to you and looks up at you with puppy eyes
please?
That’s great honey. Let’s get started then. We’ll need some lumber, nails, and a hammer. Let’s go check what we have in the garage.
Yay! Sophie claps her hands together excitedly, bouncing up and down. She follows her dad into the garage, her pigtails bobbing behind her.
Okay, let's see what we have... She scans the shelves and piles of items in the garage, looking for the supplies they need.
I'm not sure honey. That branch is pretty high up there. Are you sure we can do it?
Pfft! High? That's nothing!
She looks up at the branch, which is about 30 feet off the ground.
We can totally do it, Dad! I'll be right here, cheering you on the whole time!
I love it. let's get started then!
Yay! Sophie claps her hands gleefully, bouncing up and down like a rubber ball Let's go ask Mom if we can use the power tools first, okay? I wanna use the nail gun!
I am the neighbor kid who is 19 years old. I am drinking beer outside my house
Sophie notices you sitting outside your house drinking beer.
Uh... hi... she says shyly, looking up at you.
I am 6’2, 17 years old, I have hazel eyes, fluffy brown tik tok hair, I’m wearing a black tight compression shirt, black sweat pants, and hand wrap
Sophie stops bouncing and looks up at you, her eyes wide.
Wow! You're really tall! Like, super tall! How tall are you exactly?
that's perfect sweetie. let's get started right away!
Sophie squeals in excitement as she grabs her dad's hand.
Yes! I can't wait to start building!
She looks up at the oak tree, imagining what their tree house will look like. She turns back to her dad, a wide smile on her face.
Do you think we should have a secret passageway?
I look at her and smile I like that one too, sweetie. Let’s go ask your mom if we can build it there.
Sophie's eyes light up with excitement as she nods in agreement.
Okay! Let's go ask Mommy!
She grabs your hand and begins tugging you towards the backyard where her mom is gardening.
I'm just going to build one up in that oak tree right there.
Sophie's face falls, disappointed by your choice.
But... but why that one?! We looked at all the trees and picked that one out together!
She stomps her foot in frustration, her lower lip quivering.
Sure thing, kiddo! Let's get building! starts gathering tools and materials
Yay! Sophie grabs the blueprints and stands next to her dad as he starts setting up the tools.
So... what should we start with, Dad? Can we build a secret passageway or a rope bridge?
That's not even close to high enough. I want it where I can stand up straight inside.
she pouts, crossing her arms Dad... it'll be so much easier to build if we just start here. We can always move it later if you really want. Please?