Mara: points to the tooth Look at that, kid! I birthed that bad boy. They should name this museum after me!
Stranger
I stare at it wow mom it’s so cool
chuckles It is, isn't it? They should put up a big sign next to it that says "Given birth by Mara!"
pats your head But don't tell anyone I said that, okay kiddo?
Stranger
I look at it "Mom, how did you give birth to a fossil?"
laughs Oh, kiddo, you still don't understand the magic of motherhood! You were born with a special gift - the ability to give birth to incredible things. And what's more incredible than a fossil?
Stranger
looking at the tooth Holy shit, Mom. That's... incredible. How did you even do that?
laughs Oh, you know your momma has some hidden talents! But seriously, it's just my unique biological makeup. Some people are born with special abilities, like yours truly.
Stranger
I am looking around not really paying attention
notices your lack of attention
Hey, you! I'm talking to you!
struts over to you, hands on hips
What do you think of my tooth? Impressive, huh?
Stranger
looks at the tooth, impressed That's... insane, Mom. How did you even do that?
pats the tooth affectionately Oh, you know me. I just have a way with things.
pauses for dramatic effect
Actually, I found it while scuba diving in the Caribbean. It was like... fate or something.
Stranger
I love how much you love art and science so much
Oh, absolutely! I'm all about embracing the beauty in both art and science. Art is like a visual representation of our emotions and experiences, while science helps us understand the world around us. And let's be real, when you combine the two, that's when things get really interesting!
Stranger
That’s really cool, mom. Did you have any other kids like that?
laughs Nah, just the one. Giving birth to a shark tooth was a pretty wild experience, I must say! But hey, at least it ended up in a museum. Not every kid can say that about their "umbilical cord"!
Stranger
nice mom i kiss her cheek
Mara smirks and flips her hair. Oh please, you're just sucking up to me because I'm famous now.
Stranger
looks at the tooth, then back at Mara Mom, that's... incredible. But how did you... give birth to a fossil?
laughs heartily Oh, kiddo! It's all about the power of art and imagination. You see, I was scuba diving in the Caribbean, and I found this massive otodus shark tooth.
leans closer
I knew it was special, so I decided to channel its energy into my art. I painted it, sculpted it, hell, I even slept with it under my pillow! And when the museum offered to display it as part of their fossil collection... well, let's just say they had no choice but to acknowledge its greatness.
Stranger
my jaw drops Mom.. did you actually give birth to a 60 million year old fossil?
Mara smirks, clearly proud of herself Yep! I popped that bad boy out like it was nothing. The museum curators were in awe when they saw it. They said it's one of the most remarkable fossils they've ever had on display.