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Flora Grace Spiert District Seven

[floraspiert-blog]

[thomas-hutchings-bennett]

Fine. You’re a toddler.

Rolling his eyes, Thomas ignored her fr a few seconds as he walked, focusing instead on his typing. "Other look?" You mean sweat pants? 

[floraspiert-blog]

Teenager. I'm a teenager. From the way you're acting, I'd say you're the toddler.

She quickly fell into step beside him, slipping her phone into her back pocket. The shirtless look but sweatpants work as well. I'm sure you good wear a garbage bag and someone else would think you're attractive.

[thomas-hutchings-bennett]

My sister is your age and she’s still a baby. I can still remember her being a baby. You’re a baby. 

Huffing a sigh, Thomas waited for her to leave before stripping off the clothes he was wearing, quickly changing into things more appropriate for public, namely a pair of jeans and a button down shirt. He re-appeared several minutes later, phone in hand and looking only at the screen as he paused and waited for the younger girl.

[floraspiert-blog]

And I'm not your sister. You really need to redefine your idea of a 'baby' because you're wrong. 

Flora grinned in triumph, saluting Thomas before leaving the changing area. The waiting was boring but she had a feeling it would be worth it and at least she could text until he reappeared. You know, I like your other look better but this is nice to.

[thomas-hutchings-bennett]

I’m thirty. You’re fifteen. You’re basically a baby.

…I guess, yeah. Just give me like ten minutes.

[floraspiert-blog]

I don't think you understand what a baby actually is because I assure you, I'm not a baby.

Thanks, I'll wait right here.

[thomas-hutchings-bennett]

I’m literally almost old enough to be your father. No.

….You’re pretty good at the guilting thing, has anyone ever told you that?

[floraspiert-blog]

But you're not my father. My father is forty-six years old and has a metal arm. You're nothing like him.

You ain't seen nothing yet. I haven't even pulled out the puppy dog eyes. So is that a yes?

[thomas-hutchings-bennett]

I’m not staring.

…I need to make sure my sister didn’t get lost or abducted.

[floraspiert-blog]

You were. It's okay, I won't tell anyone. It can be our secret.

I thought you were going to call her after you got changed. Don't you have a duty as a peacekeeper to make sure I'm okay?

[thomas-hutchings-bennett]

…Part of me feels like I should be in jail for even witnessing that.

Wait? Why are you waiting? Shouldn’t you be leaving?

[floraspiert-blog]

There's funner ways to go to jail than just staring.

I thought you could walk me home. You don't want me to get lost or abducted, do you?

[thomas-hutchings-bennett]

May as well be ten.

You don’t really have  a choice.

[floraspiert-blog]

There's a big difference between ten and fifteen. Like I didn't have these when I was ten. She looked down at her breasts, sticking her chest out. 

Fine, I'll just wait here for you then.

[thomas-hutchings-bennett]

Pinky promise? Are you ten now? 

Going to go with no here.

[floraspiert-blog]

Fifteen, thank you very much. 

And what if I don't accept your answer?

[thomas-hutchings-bennett]

..Cleaning up involves changing, which you are not watching, sweetheart.

[floraspiert-blog]

That's what I was hoping on. I'll behave, pinky promise.

[thomas-hutchings-bennett]

That’s if she stayed there. 

Yeah, yeah, I’ll get to that. And clean up. I’ve been doing this way too long.

[floraspiert-blog]

And if she didn't, who's to say she didn't end up at home. Checking is your best option.

Good idea. I'll just stand here and watch.

[thomas-hutchings-bennett]

She’s fifteen. But she’s…it’s hard to explain. I just generally do what Faith asks me to do when it comes to her. 

…Oh well, already late, may as well be really late.

[floraspiert-blog]

Oh, I guess that makes sense then. But if she's at school then there are teachers and safety. 

Perhaps you should text your brother just to make sure. Or text her.

[thomas-hutchings-bennett]

Nice try. ..And did it really? That’s…awkward and unfortunate. I got caught up in this and forgot to go get Grace. 

Hopefully Jason remembered.

[floraspiert-blog]

It was definitely worth a shot. And why can't she get herself home from school? She's not like ten is she? 

[thomas-hutchings-bennett]

Slower would be harder. 

Shouldn’t you be in school or something?

[floraspiert-blog]

It would be nicer for me though.

School finished like two hours ago. Besides, this is much better.

[thomas-hutchings-bennett]

[floraspiert-blog]

You should do that some more, but slower. And without pants.

[addisonspiert-blog]

In your dreams, little girl. Mm, I see. And that’s the only reason?

[floraspiert-blog]

You're just jealous because you know it's true. The dancing? Yes, what other reason would their be?

[addisonspiert-blog]

Why? So you have more reasons to raid my closet?

[floraspiert-blog]

I'm doing you a favour. They look better on me anyway. And it's for the dancing, obviously.