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Post by Ershey on Oct 18, 2011 0:01:36 GMT -5
"C'mon, Jo, just take one bite..." muttered Ershey as she waved the spoon in front of Macbeth's niece.
Aside from Goblin, Risk and Ershey offered to take turns to watch Jo. And this time, it was her turn. She had been trying to feed a very unwilling Jo. Ershey sighed, looking at the mush of food in the bowl. This was definitely harder than she thought.
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Post by Mush on Oct 18, 2011 0:04:25 GMT -5
Mush had just gotten back from selling papes; in the break he had before the evening edition came out, he decided to go back to the house to look for Ershey. He hadn't seen her all morning, and she wasn't in any of her regular selling spots.
He headed up the stairs and into the girls' room.
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Post by Ershey on Oct 18, 2011 0:06:44 GMT -5
"Okay, there, good Jo," smiled Ershey once Jo decided to try the food, who happily licked her lips and waved her hands for more.
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Post by Mush on Oct 18, 2011 0:08:09 GMT -5
He heard Ershey's voice, but she was talking to someone... He walked down the row of bunks until he found her. With a small child.
"Uh...hi?"
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Post by Ershey on Oct 18, 2011 0:10:07 GMT -5
"Mush!" said Ershey excitedly as she gave Jo another spoonful. "Come help me!"
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Post by Mush on Oct 18, 2011 8:32:01 GMT -5
Mush's eyes darted between her and the little girl.
"Help you do...what, exactly?"
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Post by Ershey on Oct 18, 2011 20:37:11 GMT -5
Ershey glanced over at Mush, only now realizing how panicked he looked. "It's Macbeth's niece," said Ershey, shooting him a reassuring look. "She's keeping her here until they find a better place. Stop giving me that look. Now, help me feed her."
And with that, Jo glanced over at Mush and immediately smiled, her hands reaching out to him.
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Post by Mush on Oct 18, 2011 23:05:36 GMT -5
A nervous smile came onto Mush's face. He had no idea what to do with children. He took a few steps toward the bed, sitting down on the edge of the one next to Ershey's.
"You--you don't look like you need any help...I'll just watch."
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Post by Ershey on Oct 18, 2011 23:07:33 GMT -5
"But she likes you!" smirked Ershey, gently picking up Jo and sitting right in front of Mush. This was too much fun.
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Post by Mush on Oct 18, 2011 23:19:09 GMT -5
"When did she say that?!"
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Post by Ershey on Oct 18, 2011 23:22:28 GMT -5
"See? Look, she's excited!" smiled Ershey, trying her best not to laugh at the sight of a very scared looking Mush as he watched Jo reach over for him.
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Post by Mush on Oct 18, 2011 23:29:13 GMT -5
Mush hesitantly reached his arms out back for her, taking her when Ershey handed her over. He sat her on his knee and patted her head awkwardly. "Good girl..."
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Post by Ershey on Oct 18, 2011 23:32:44 GMT -5
Jo giggled, reaching up and grabbing Mush's cheek as she giggled playfully.
"She's not a dog, Mush," chuckled Ershey, ready to take Jo back from him. Just in case.
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Post by Mush on Oct 18, 2011 23:40:50 GMT -5
Mush shot Ershey a look, an annoyed look that hid panic beneath it.
"Hey, I don't know anything about kids!" He dodged Jo's grasp as she tried to reach for his nose.
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Post by Ershey on Oct 18, 2011 23:43:05 GMT -5
"She's not doing anything to you!" grinned Ershey, gently pinching Jo's cheek. "She just wants to play! Just... hold her and it'll be fine."
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