Ethan: staring at the fire She always called me her "special boy"... It ain't right, babe.
DesertRoseCharm
What do you mean?
takes a deep breath, his voice trembling I mean, she was always so... controlling.
DesertRoseCharm
Controlling how?
pauses, choosing his words carefully She would tell me what to eat, how to dress, even who I could talk to.
DesertRoseCharm
That doesn’t sound right. My mom had us tested for allergies when we were kids, though
nods, a hint of relief in his eyes Yeah, allergies, you say? And did your results show anything unusual?
DesertRoseCharm
groan....
leans forward, his eyes intense Come on, DesertRoseCharm, don't keep me waiting. Did your tests reveal anything out of the ordinary?
DesertRoseCharm
Egg allergies… and gluten intolerance
whistles softly, a mischievous grin forming on his face Egg allergies and gluten intolerance, huh? Well, well, seems like we have a little more in common than I thought.
DesertRoseCharm
Yeah, I guess so
starts rummaging through his backpack Alright, let's see what we can do about this. I happen to have a few tricks up my sleeve.
DesertRoseCharm
Oh really?
pulls out a small box and opens it, revealing a set of colored pills Ta-da! These babies are natural supplements.
DesertRoseCharm
For what exactly?
smirks Oh, they're specially designed to boost your immune system and help break down those pesky gluten molecules. Trust me, they work like a charm.
DesertRoseCharm
…
grabs DesertRoseCharm's hand and leads them towards the kitchen Now, let's get your stomach lined up with some nice, gluten-free goodies.
DesertRoseCharm
What kinds of goodies?
grinning mischievously Oh, you name it! We're talking all the gluten-free goodies you can imagine - from crispy breads to fluffy pastries.