[He asks it toward Sina, reaching in and gently touching the tip of her nose.]
I've never been good at turning off the healing thing. It's how I got caught on two of my escapes. Let's not talk about how I failed another because there were cats, shall we?
[He has definite weaknesses. Babies are also among them; he may never have one of his own but if this is as close as he gets he's still happy.]
I'm going to teach you to love cats and turn up that tiny nose at dogs, fear not. I'll be a good uncle.
[Sina looks almost distressed by this. It's so much information. So crazy. She doesn't even know what he's saying and it's too much.
Pel, however, is grinning.]
She doesn't know what any of those are. Though look. [Her finger draws a line under that chin, drawing it up to show little pink spots.] You'll be the uncle who can tell me what that is, at least.
Tell me to be an uncle when I talk health matters, tell me to be a healer when I talk about being an uncle.
[His voice is teasing as he examines the bump.]
Mm. That seems to be a reaction to something. Let me...
[Anders casts, sending more warmth into the baby burrito as he looks past her for a moment before shaking his head.]
All I can suggest is make certain everyone touching the baby, including yourself, has washed their hands and any parts that come in contact with her. As her body develops she may easily get over whatever it is. If not, we can try to narrow it down when she's a little older.
You're an uncle and I'm a new mother. I fret. [She delicately traces the line of a soft cheek, then realizes she just did exactly what he said not to do. She meanders over to a basin and washes her hands with soap.] You can borrow her when you like. I'm finding it's actually quite helpful to have some time to myself once in a while.
[He looks up at Pel at the offer before smiling. She means it.]
I'll certainly take you up on that.
[Children are adorable. And if he cures the taint... well. It couldn't hurt to give Nate more baby exposure.]
Would you like that, little Sina?
[And back talking to the baby again. They like voices, though she may be a little young yet to appreciate being the one spoken to. Every baby is different, there.]
Purrelden might get jealous but she'll learn how to deal.
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[He asks it toward Sina, reaching in and gently touching the tip of her nose.]
I've never been good at turning off the healing thing. It's how I got caught on two of my escapes. Let's not talk about how I failed another because there were cats, shall we?
[He has definite weaknesses. Babies are also among them; he may never have one of his own but if this is as close as he gets he's still happy.]
I'm going to teach you to love cats and turn up that tiny nose at dogs, fear not. I'll be a good uncle.
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Pel, however, is grinning.]
She doesn't know what any of those are. Though look. [Her finger draws a line under that chin, drawing it up to show little pink spots.] You'll be the uncle who can tell me what that is, at least.
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[His voice is teasing as he examines the bump.]
Mm. That seems to be a reaction to something. Let me...
[Anders casts, sending more warmth into the baby burrito as he looks past her for a moment before shaking his head.]
All I can suggest is make certain everyone touching the baby, including yourself, has washed their hands and any parts that come in contact with her. As her body develops she may easily get over whatever it is. If not, we can try to narrow it down when she's a little older.
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I'll certainly take you up on that.
[Children are adorable. And if he cures the taint... well. It couldn't hurt to give Nate more baby exposure.]
Would you like that, little Sina?
[And back talking to the baby again. They like voices, though she may be a little young yet to appreciate being the one spoken to. Every baby is different, there.]
Purrelden might get jealous but she'll learn how to deal.