🍏🥣໒ Pietro! ꒱

🍼ྀི𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆/𝗵𝗲 𖦹 𝗦𝗳𝘄 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴 , 𝗻𝘀𝗳𝘄 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝗱𝗻𝗶, 𝗂 𝖻𝗅𝗈𝖼𝗄 𝖿𝗋𝖾𝖾𝗅𝗒. ଘ(𖦹•⩊•) ⛵🧸 -"𝗂'𝗆 𝗃𝗎𝗌𝗍 𝖺 𝖼𝗁𝗂𝗅𝖽, 𝗅𝗂𝖿𝖾 𝗂𝗌 𝗍𝗈 𝖻𝖾 𝖾𝗇𝗃𝗈𝗒𝖾𝖽" 🍦🐛🍰 ᨳ(. ˘ ³(´ ˘ . )

[kndergartener]

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𐙚

𝗗𝗻𝗶: 𝗕𝗶𝗴𝗼𝘁𝘀, 𝗔𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗶𝘀𝘁, 𝗭𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁, 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗶𝘀𝘁, 𝗣𝗿𝗼-𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲, 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘀𝘁, 𝗔*𝗕*𝗗*𝗟/𝗗𝗗𝗟*𝗚 𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗸1𝗻𝗸/𝗡𝗦𝗙𝗪 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘀, 𝗻𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝘃𝗹𝗼𝗴! 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 (•̀_•́)

☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

𝙃𝙞 𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙤, 𝙢𝙮 𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙋𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙤, 𝙞 𝙜𝙤 𝙗𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮/𝙝𝙚. 𝙄 𝙖𝙢 𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙟𝙤𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙠𝙞𝙙 𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣, 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙩 𝙧𝙪𝙞𝙣 𝙞𝙩, 𝙞 𝙖𝙢 𝙗𝙤𝙙𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙖 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙤 𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙙.

𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙙 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙢𝙚 𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙛𝙮

(つ • ᴏ •)🍼

𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲: 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 (•◡•)

𝗗𝗻𝗶 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗺𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, 𝗲𝘁𝗰 ^_^

𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝖺𝗇𝗈𝗇 𝗅𝗂𝗌𝗍: 🐇 𝖺𝗇𝗈𝗇, 𝖿𝖾𝖾𝗅 𝖿𝗋𝖾𝖾 𝗍𝗈 𝖼𝗅𝖺𝗂𝗆 𝖺𝗇𝗒 𝖺𝗇𝗈𝗇 𝖺𝗅𝗂𝖺𝗌 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝗒𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝗌𝗉𝗈𝗍 𝗂𝗇 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗆𝖺𝗂𝗅𝖻𝗈𝗑

🦭🦭🦭🦭🦭🦭🦭🦭🦭🦭🦭🦭🦭🦭

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗳𝗳 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗲 ꒰ᐢ. .ᐢ꒱

🥨☽︎ 𝗠𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘆 0 𝘁𝗼 7

🍼☽︎ 𝗜'𝗺 𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿

🍦☽︎ 𝗶'𝗺 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗼-𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 ^^

🍈☽︎ 𝗶'𝗺 𝗼𝗸𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 ૮ ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶ ა

"𝗶'𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮 𝗸𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁"

[kndergartener]

As a fun summer trip, Cali decided to take Haru to New York City for a few days! Haru decided to invite all her friends: May, Pietro and her newest friend Penny! The kids had a sleepover the night before and now it was morning. Cali was already up and cooking waffles for breakfast. Penny was in her little indoor circus tent she brought and set up the living room, cuddling with her tons of plushies and snoring loudly.

Haru yawned and rubbed her little face. She stretched and walked out of her bedroom, dragging one of her blahaj behind her.

Pietro was actually sitting by the kitchen aisle, still sleepy but refusing to go back to his room. He had just taken his meds and was fussy about it, he perked up when Haru walked in dragging her blahaj.

He looks back at what Cali is cooking, mumbling something before he turns to Haru.

-"G'morning Haru..."

[haru-the-shork-child]

Haru smiled and sat next to him. “Awe you excited?! We’we going to New Yowk City!! Have you evew beened? Cawi said it’s supew fun!” Haru hugged her blahaj as she talked. “Hehe, if Penny doesn’t wake up on time shouwd I toot my twumpet to make her awake?”

[kndergartener]

-"New York?...uh...i need to ask my mamma...or the doctor..."

Pietro kept listening to Haru's yap, fixing her chair because it was askew...

-"Ah no, do not wake her up with the trumpet...its not nice."

He rests his head over his arms on the counter, mumbling some more.

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Hey Pietro, you ok? Do you wanna go back to sleep?” Cali asked as she checked on the sleepy boy. “The waffles are almost ready so maybe Haru can help get Penny and May up for me.” She said as she gave her little sister a headpat.

Haru giggled and ran over to Penny’s circus tent where Haru proceeded to poke Penny’s tummy until she woke up. Penny let out a big yawn and looked at Haru. “Morning little gremlin! Thanks for waking me up, I didn’t want to miss our awesome trip!” Penny ran over to the kitchen. “I smell yummy stuff! Come on Cali, give me some tasty waffles with strawberries and whipped cream and chocolate sauce and syrup! Also hi Pietro, how’s my favorite super smart sleepy seal boy!” Penny said as she sat down at the counter next to him.

[kndergartener]

-"I'm not sleepy, Cali..."

Obvious lie, but he's stubborn like that. He sits back up straight in his chair and fixes his glasses, yelping when Haru jumps off to go wake up Penny.

When both girls return, Pietro offers a tiny smile to Penny when she sat down.

-"G'morning Penny, i'm quite alright...and you?"

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Hungry for waffles duhh!” Penny said as she giggled and winked at Pietro.

May finally woke up and carried her Elsa doll to the kitchen counter with everyone else. “Morning everyone! I’m really excited for this trip! I hope I get to be a pretty city princess!”

[kndergartener]

-"G'morning, princess May"

With the four kids settled by the counter, Cali served breakfast for all of them, each waffle custom for each kid.

Pietro got one singular waffle, divided in four equal parts with honey on the side exactly how he always eats it, perfect.

-"Thank you, Cali"

He started eating one part at a time, dipping in the honey every two bites.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Haru and Penny were making a mess as they ate. “Thank you Cali this is so good oh my god! You’re like the best cook ever!” She said as she rubbed her tummy and smiled.

“Mhm! Cawi is the bestest sistew evew!” Haru said as she gave her sister a hug with her sticky, syrupy hands.

“Aww thanks. Now after breakfast, let’s get your suitcases and stuff packed since we have a train to catch. Penny, are you ready to be my co-pilot in this?” Cali asked sweetly, she knew this trip would be a lot so she wanted help from the oldest kid.

“I can help too! I’m a smart and responsible princess!” May chimed in as she had strawberry sauce all over her face.

[kndergartener]

-"uhm...Cali? Did you call my mamma to check if i can go? I'm not feeling bad anymore...!"

Pietro raised a finger to get Cali's attention, going back to eating once his question was made. He's never been to New York before! And...maybe it does sound a bit much but it could be a good adventure! He cant miss this.

-"If i can go...i'll go make my suitcase ready right now!"

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Yep! I checked with your mom! You’re all good to go.” Cali said as she gave him a little headpat.

“Yayyy! Now we have our super smart friend coming with us! I bet you’re gonna read all the signs and maps and things because you’re a super genius or something. I’m just a silly clown who’s here for the food, and the toys, and the pretty buildings, and my best friends!” Penny said as she let out a cheer of happiness causing Cali to laugh a bit.

“Yay! Pietwo is coming! Don’t wowwy, if you get sweepy ow feew yucky on dis twip, I’ll wet you hug my shawkies!” Haru said, trying to be a supportive friend.

[kndergartener]

The boy smiled wide and warmly at the support from his friends, finishing up his meal before getting up to wash it quickly to get to packing his stuff as soon as possible.

While at the sink, he giggled at what Penny and Haru said.

-"Heyy! Just because i'm smart doesnt mean i'm a genius! And...yeah, a sharky hug would make me feel better, thanks Haru"

He was done with his dishes and so he hurried off to the guest room where he was staying to pack what he would need.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Cali and Penny helped the kids pack their stuff and in a few minutes Cali was ready to drive the kids to the train station.

“Alright, we’re gonna be taking the train into the city and it’s gonna be a decently long ride so I’ll let you guys play with your switches or toys as long as you’re nice and respectful” Cali instructed as they arrived at the station.

“And if ya guys get bored you’ve got the world’s most entertaining and awesome 12 year old to keep your attention!” Penny said as she giggled and stuck her tongue out at the kids in the back seat of the car

[kndergartener]

Pietro nodded both at Cali and at Penny, settling comfortably on the right backseat, where he always sits, rummaging through the smaller backpack where he brought all he needs to keep himself entertained and he got his headphones, also getting his regulated phone to play some music.

He had checked and re-checked his mental list of the things he had packed, nothing was missing.

So when everyone had settled and made sure no one was missing anything the car pulled from the driveway and the trip started.

[haru-the-shork-child]

After a few minutes of driving which was full of Penny poorly singing along to the radio at top volume while May and Haru giggled at how bad she was. They all arrived at the train station and Cali helped the kids gather their suitcase.

“Sooo how was my performance?! Absolutely incredible right?” Penny asked as she giggled and snorted.

“Your singing is worse than Haru’s trumpet playing.” May said bluntly.

“Yeah you sing wike a stinky butt!” Haru said as she blew a raspberry at Penny. Which Penny mimicked right back.

“Haru don’t be mean! I thought you were alright for a tween.” Cali said softly as she helped the kids onto the train platform. “Ok train is coming soon, you guys ready?”

[kndergartener]

-"Ah-okay ready, Cali"

He turned off the music but left his headphones on for ear protection. Clutching his bag's strap and suitcase's handle as he trailed closely behind Cali, lightly annoyed by the station's noises and lights, good thing his glasses have light filter.

Now all that was left was to wait for the train to arrive, and when it does, Cali helps the four of them inside and leads them to a seat, managing to get all of them seated closely.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Once they were sitting down, Haru snuggled up to Penny and took out her Switch. “Wanna pway smash bwos wif me?” Haru asked as she handed Penny a controller.

“Normally I’d love to but I’m actually busy drawing my webcomic! It’s about a hyrax that’s also a clown going on silly adventures and saving the day! It’s really cool, I haven been drawing long but im getting better at it every day! Do any of you wanna read it? Can any of you read yet? Do you even know what a hyrax is?” Penny asked as she doodled on her drawing tablet

[kndergartener]

Sitting across from them and next to May, Pietro took out his sketchbook and a multicolor pen. When Penny mentioned someone reading her webcomic he looked up and fixed his glasses.

-"I can read, Penny"

He said simply, proud about his reading skills! Not every seven year old can read a well as he does!

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Ooooo! Ok you can read my webcomic then!” Penny said as she pulled up one of her saved files on her drawing tablet and handed it to Pietro. “I’m not the best artist or writer but I’m doing my silly girl best!” She said as she gave a goofy thumbs up and crossed her eyes, making Haru and May giggle

[kndergartener]

Ever the smarty-pants, Pietro fixed his glasses (again) and began reading. Nodding and humming as he goes along with the webcomic.

The read was a good twenty minutes, once he finished he handed the tablet back to Penny.

-"I like the storylines, the designs are...something. why is there a seal with glasses..?"

He lifted one eyebrow, the characters in Penny's story were quite unique, the story itself was entertaining and worth engaging with, according to the judgement of a very...non-serious critic.

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Oh that’s the character based off of you!! I like to include my friends in my webcomic since it’s fun! Besides the main character is basically just my self insert.” Penny looked very happy with the praise and gave Pietro a soft, squishy hug.

“Uhh, what’s a hyrax?” May asked curiously as she looked at the webcomic

[kndergartener]

-"Me as a seal huh..."

He thought about it, yeah...it made sense, he smiled at Penny when she hugged him, patting her arm awkwardly as he does not take sudden touch greatly...but hey, friends and friends.

Squirming in his seat when released from the hug, he hears May's question.

-"A Hyrax? Well...i'm not so informed about those..but its a little round mammal, very...tasteless looking."

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Cawi said that they’we bad wowds wif fuw.” Haru said mischievous.

“When did I ever say that?!” Cali yelled as she blushed.

“Ok ok, so the hyrax is the best animal ever! It’s a fuzzy little potato creature with super cute little faces and these adorable little fangs that make them look like cute baby vampires! They’re so silly and when scared they yell AWAWA! and it’s the cutest sound! Hyraxes are just like me, adorable, silly and chubby!” Penny said as she pulled up a ton of images on her phone to show the kids.

[kndergartener]

-"...ah yes, their...particular sound."

He sat back and continued to scribble and doodle away at his sketchbook, glancing at the bombing of hyrax pictures.

For now the train ride was going smoothly, he yawns but continues drawing, he would leave his mandatory recovery nap for later on the ride...or wherever they'll stay at in NYC.

[haru-the-shork-child]

After another few minutes and Haru repeatedly making Awawa noises at Penny, who made the noises right back. The group arrived at grand central station and Cali went full protector mode. “Alright everyone stay close to me, try to be aware of your surroundings, hold each other’s hands and this should go smoothly. This is a big train station so let’s stick together.”

[kndergartener]

Packing his stuff into his "pass time" bag (as he's labeled it) Pietro stands up and rushed off to cling to Cali's hand, the whole idea of "big train station" and the seriousness Cali had spoken with are quick to spook him and make him nervous, he hates big open spaces with lots and lots of people. Its the worst.

Making a little hand holding chain with the rest of the kids, Cali then lead them off the train, once checking no one and nothing was left behind...

The first challenge started, get out to the surface with no accidents or incidents.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Cali led the kids through the station until they got to the escalator up. “Oh god, it’s this thing. Alright everyone, be careful here. Hold hands tight and uhhhh, don’t look down.”

Penny looked nervous and took out her comfort object, a build a bear named sunset. She looked back at the kids who were looking at her. “Yes I still carry a plushie even though I’m in middle school. Don’t judge me.”

[kndergartener]

Pietro looked completely horrified at the escalator, no he did not like it, not one bit, that's not supposed to exist! Its wrong!

Out of curiosity, he looked back to see Penny holding a pretty stuffed bear, at her defensive tone he cracked a tiny smile.

He himself is also not a little kid anymore, he gets the feeling...so he looked in his bag real quick and took out his own comfort object; a teeny tiny black and white frenchie dog plushie, with a cute little hat.

-"There's nothing wrong with that, Penny, plushies are the bestest friends..."

With everyone making a little hand-holding chain, it took courage but everyone hopped on the escalator. Its as horrible as it looks and feels even worse.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Penny held tight to everyone and Cali had to hold Haru since she was crying but finally they made it up the escalator and then walked up the stairs to finally make it into New York City. Penny, May and Haru’s eyes lit up at the pretty skyline.

“Alright come on, let’s walk to our hotel. Stay close but you guys can look around at all the pretty sights.” Cali said as she led the kids .

“Eyyyy imma new yoorka im waulkin ereeee!” Penny said as she walked around and talked to the kids in a bad New York accent to make the kids laugh

[kndergartener]

Pietro followed behind Cali, looking kind of distraught at he bustling city. Walk to the hotel? Yeah, he would like that.

The city is pretty but also overwhelming, his opinion is divided between "this is fine" and "i'm gonna cry" but he keeps it together, doing the breathing exercises his mom taught him and stuff...

-"Is all of New York...like this?"

he grabs onto the hem of Cali's shirt, looking around to try and get familiar with his surroundings.

[kndergartener]

As a fun summer trip, Cali decided to take Haru to New York City for a few days! Haru decided to invite all her friends: May, Pietro and her newest friend Penny! The kids had a sleepover the night before and now it was morning. Cali was already up and cooking waffles for breakfast. Penny was in her little indoor circus tent she brought and set up the living room, cuddling with her tons of plushies and snoring loudly.

Haru yawned and rubbed her little face. She stretched and walked out of her bedroom, dragging one of her blahaj behind her.

Pietro was actually sitting by the kitchen aisle, still sleepy but refusing to go back to his room. He had just taken his meds and was fussy about it, he perked up when Haru walked in dragging her blahaj.

He looks back at what Cali is cooking, mumbling something before he turns to Haru.

-"G'morning Haru..."

[haru-the-shork-child]

Haru smiled and sat next to him. “Awe you excited?! We’we going to New Yowk City!! Have you evew beened? Cawi said it’s supew fun!” Haru hugged her blahaj as she talked. “Hehe, if Penny doesn’t wake up on time shouwd I toot my twumpet to make her awake?”

[kndergartener]

-"New York?...uh...i need to ask my mamma...or the doctor..."

Pietro kept listening to Haru's yap, fixing her chair because it was askew...

-"Ah no, do not wake her up with the trumpet...its not nice."

He rests his head over his arms on the counter, mumbling some more.

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Hey Pietro, you ok? Do you wanna go back to sleep?” Cali asked as she checked on the sleepy boy. “The waffles are almost ready so maybe Haru can help get Penny and May up for me.” She said as she gave her little sister a headpat.

Haru giggled and ran over to Penny’s circus tent where Haru proceeded to poke Penny’s tummy until she woke up. Penny let out a big yawn and looked at Haru. “Morning little gremlin! Thanks for waking me up, I didn’t want to miss our awesome trip!” Penny ran over to the kitchen. “I smell yummy stuff! Come on Cali, give me some tasty waffles with strawberries and whipped cream and chocolate sauce and syrup! Also hi Pietro, how’s my favorite super smart sleepy seal boy!” Penny said as she sat down at the counter next to him.

[kndergartener]

-"I'm not sleepy, Cali..."

Obvious lie, but he's stubborn like that. He sits back up straight in his chair and fixes his glasses, yelping when Haru jumps off to go wake up Penny.

When both girls return, Pietro offers a tiny smile to Penny when she sat down.

-"G'morning Penny, i'm quite alright...and you?"

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Hungry for waffles duhh!” Penny said as she giggled and winked at Pietro.

May finally woke up and carried her Elsa doll to the kitchen counter with everyone else. “Morning everyone! I’m really excited for this trip! I hope I get to be a pretty city princess!”

[kndergartener]

-"G'morning, princess May"

With the four kids settled by the counter, Cali served breakfast for all of them, each waffle custom for each kid.

Pietro got one singular waffle, divided in four equal parts with honey on the side exactly how he always eats it, perfect.

-"Thank you, Cali"

He started eating one part at a time, dipping in the honey every two bites.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Haru and Penny were making a mess as they ate. “Thank you Cali this is so good oh my god! You’re like the best cook ever!” She said as she rubbed her tummy and smiled.

“Mhm! Cawi is the bestest sistew evew!” Haru said as she gave her sister a hug with her sticky, syrupy hands.

“Aww thanks. Now after breakfast, let’s get your suitcases and stuff packed since we have a train to catch. Penny, are you ready to be my co-pilot in this?” Cali asked sweetly, she knew this trip would be a lot so she wanted help from the oldest kid.

“I can help too! I’m a smart and responsible princess!” May chimed in as she had strawberry sauce all over her face.

[kndergartener]

-"uhm...Cali? Did you call my mamma to check if i can go? I'm not feeling bad anymore...!"

Pietro raised a finger to get Cali's attention, going back to eating once his question was made. He's never been to New York before! And...maybe it does sound a bit much but it could be a good adventure! He cant miss this.

-"If i can go...i'll go make my suitcase ready right now!"

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Yep! I checked with your mom! You’re all good to go.” Cali said as she gave him a little headpat.

“Yayyy! Now we have our super smart friend coming with us! I bet you’re gonna read all the signs and maps and things because you’re a super genius or something. I’m just a silly clown who’s here for the food, and the toys, and the pretty buildings, and my best friends!” Penny said as she let out a cheer of happiness causing Cali to laugh a bit.

“Yay! Pietwo is coming! Don’t wowwy, if you get sweepy ow feew yucky on dis twip, I’ll wet you hug my shawkies!” Haru said, trying to be a supportive friend.

[kndergartener]

The boy smiled wide and warmly at the support from his friends, finishing up his meal before getting up to wash it quickly to get to packing his stuff as soon as possible.

While at the sink, he giggled at what Penny and Haru said.

-"Heyy! Just because i'm smart doesnt mean i'm a genius! And...yeah, a sharky hug would make me feel better, thanks Haru"

He was done with his dishes and so he hurried off to the guest room where he was staying to pack what he would need.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Cali and Penny helped the kids pack their stuff and in a few minutes Cali was ready to drive the kids to the train station.

“Alright, we’re gonna be taking the train into the city and it’s gonna be a decently long ride so I’ll let you guys play with your switches or toys as long as you’re nice and respectful” Cali instructed as they arrived at the station.

“And if ya guys get bored you’ve got the world’s most entertaining and awesome 12 year old to keep your attention!” Penny said as she giggled and stuck her tongue out at the kids in the back seat of the car

[kndergartener]

Pietro nodded both at Cali and at Penny, settling comfortably on the right backseat, where he always sits, rummaging through the smaller backpack where he brought all he needs to keep himself entertained and he got his headphones, also getting his regulated phone to play some music.

He had checked and re-checked his mental list of the things he had packed, nothing was missing.

So when everyone had settled and made sure no one was missing anything the car pulled from the driveway and the trip started.

[haru-the-shork-child]

After a few minutes of driving which was full of Penny poorly singing along to the radio at top volume while May and Haru giggled at how bad she was. They all arrived at the train station and Cali helped the kids gather their suitcase.

“Sooo how was my performance?! Absolutely incredible right?” Penny asked as she giggled and snorted.

“Your singing is worse than Haru’s trumpet playing.” May said bluntly.

“Yeah you sing wike a stinky butt!” Haru said as she blew a raspberry at Penny. Which Penny mimicked right back.

“Haru don’t be mean! I thought you were alright for a tween.” Cali said softly as she helped the kids onto the train platform. “Ok train is coming soon, you guys ready?”

[kndergartener]

-"Ah-okay ready, Cali"

He turned off the music but left his headphones on for ear protection. Clutching his bag's strap and suitcase's handle as he trailed closely behind Cali, lightly annoyed by the station's noises and lights, good thing his glasses have light filter.

Now all that was left was to wait for the train to arrive, and when it does, Cali helps the four of them inside and leads them to a seat, managing to get all of them seated closely.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Once they were sitting down, Haru snuggled up to Penny and took out her Switch. “Wanna pway smash bwos wif me?” Haru asked as she handed Penny a controller.

“Normally I’d love to but I’m actually busy drawing my webcomic! It’s about a hyrax that’s also a clown going on silly adventures and saving the day! It’s really cool, I haven been drawing long but im getting better at it every day! Do any of you wanna read it? Can any of you read yet? Do you even know what a hyrax is?” Penny asked as she doodled on her drawing tablet

[kndergartener]

Sitting across from them and next to May, Pietro took out his sketchbook and a multicolor pen. When Penny mentioned someone reading her webcomic he looked up and fixed his glasses.

-"I can read, Penny"

He said simply, proud about his reading skills! Not every seven year old can read a well as he does!

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Ooooo! Ok you can read my webcomic then!” Penny said as she pulled up one of her saved files on her drawing tablet and handed it to Pietro. “I’m not the best artist or writer but I’m doing my silly girl best!” She said as she gave a goofy thumbs up and crossed her eyes, making Haru and May giggle

[kndergartener]

Ever the smarty-pants, Pietro fixed his glasses (again) and began reading. Nodding and humming as he goes along with the webcomic.

The read was a good twenty minutes, once he finished he handed the tablet back to Penny.

-"I like the storylines, the designs are...something. why is there a seal with glasses..?"

He lifted one eyebrow, the characters in Penny's story were quite unique, the story itself was entertaining and worth engaging with, according to the judgement of a very...non-serious critic.

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Oh that’s the character based off of you!! I like to include my friends in my webcomic since it’s fun! Besides the main character is basically just my self insert.” Penny looked very happy with the praise and gave Pietro a soft, squishy hug.

“Uhh, what’s a hyrax?” May asked curiously as she looked at the webcomic

[kndergartener]

-"Me as a seal huh..."

He thought about it, yeah...it made sense, he smiled at Penny when she hugged him, patting her arm awkwardly as he does not take sudden touch greatly...but hey, friends and friends.

Squirming in his seat when released from the hug, he hears May's question.

-"A Hyrax? Well...i'm not so informed about those..but its a little round mammal, very...tasteless looking."

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Cawi said that they’we bad wowds wif fuw.” Haru said mischievous.

“When did I ever say that?!” Cali yelled as she blushed.

“Ok ok, so the hyrax is the best animal ever! It’s a fuzzy little potato creature with super cute little faces and these adorable little fangs that make them look like cute baby vampires! They’re so silly and when scared they yell AWAWA! and it’s the cutest sound! Hyraxes are just like me, adorable, silly and chubby!” Penny said as she pulled up a ton of images on her phone to show the kids.

[kndergartener]

-"...ah yes, their...particular sound."

He sat back and continued to scribble and doodle away at his sketchbook, glancing at the bombing of hyrax pictures.

For now the train ride was going smoothly, he yawns but continues drawing, he would leave his mandatory recovery nap for later on the ride...or wherever they'll stay at in NYC.

[haru-the-shork-child]

After another few minutes and Haru repeatedly making Awawa noises at Penny, who made the noises right back. The group arrived at grand central station and Cali went full protector mode. “Alright everyone stay close to me, try to be aware of your surroundings, hold each other’s hands and this should go smoothly. This is a big train station so let’s stick together.”

[kndergartener]

Packing his stuff into his "pass time" bag (as he's labeled it) Pietro stands up and rushed off to cling to Cali's hand, the whole idea of "big train station" and the seriousness Cali had spoken with are quick to spook him and make him nervous, he hates big open spaces with lots and lots of people. Its the worst.

Making a little hand holding chain with the rest of the kids, Cali then lead them off the train, once checking no one and nothing was left behind...

The first challenge started, get out to the surface with no accidents or incidents.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Cali led the kids through the station until they got to the escalator up. “Oh god, it’s this thing. Alright everyone, be careful here. Hold hands tight and uhhhh, don’t look down.”

Penny looked nervous and took out her comfort object, a build a bear named sunset. She looked back at the kids who were looking at her. “Yes I still carry a plushie even though I’m in middle school. Don’t judge me.”

[kndergartener]

Pietro looked completely horrified at the escalator, no he did not like it, not one bit, that's not supposed to exist! Its wrong!

Out of curiosity, he looked back to see Penny holding a pretty stuffed bear, at her defensive tone he cracked a tiny smile.

He himself is also not a little kid anymore, he gets the feeling...so he looked in his bag real quick and took out his own comfort object; a teeny tiny black and white frenchie dog plushie, with a cute little hat.

-"There's nothing wrong with that, Penny, plushies are the bestest friends..."

With everyone making a little hand-holding chain, it took courage but everyone hopped on the escalator. Its as horrible as it looks and feels even worse.

[kndergartener]

As a fun summer trip, Cali decided to take Haru to New York City for a few days! Haru decided to invite all her friends: May, Pietro and her newest friend Penny! The kids had a sleepover the night before and now it was morning. Cali was already up and cooking waffles for breakfast. Penny was in her little indoor circus tent she brought and set up the living room, cuddling with her tons of plushies and snoring loudly.

Haru yawned and rubbed her little face. She stretched and walked out of her bedroom, dragging one of her blahaj behind her.

Pietro was actually sitting by the kitchen aisle, still sleepy but refusing to go back to his room. He had just taken his meds and was fussy about it, he perked up when Haru walked in dragging her blahaj.

He looks back at what Cali is cooking, mumbling something before he turns to Haru.

-"G'morning Haru..."

[haru-the-shork-child]

Haru smiled and sat next to him. “Awe you excited?! We’we going to New Yowk City!! Have you evew beened? Cawi said it’s supew fun!” Haru hugged her blahaj as she talked. “Hehe, if Penny doesn’t wake up on time shouwd I toot my twumpet to make her awake?”

[kndergartener]

-"New York?...uh...i need to ask my mamma...or the doctor..."

Pietro kept listening to Haru's yap, fixing her chair because it was askew...

-"Ah no, do not wake her up with the trumpet...its not nice."

He rests his head over his arms on the counter, mumbling some more.

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Hey Pietro, you ok? Do you wanna go back to sleep?” Cali asked as she checked on the sleepy boy. “The waffles are almost ready so maybe Haru can help get Penny and May up for me.” She said as she gave her little sister a headpat.

Haru giggled and ran over to Penny’s circus tent where Haru proceeded to poke Penny’s tummy until she woke up. Penny let out a big yawn and looked at Haru. “Morning little gremlin! Thanks for waking me up, I didn’t want to miss our awesome trip!” Penny ran over to the kitchen. “I smell yummy stuff! Come on Cali, give me some tasty waffles with strawberries and whipped cream and chocolate sauce and syrup! Also hi Pietro, how’s my favorite super smart sleepy seal boy!” Penny said as she sat down at the counter next to him.

[kndergartener]

-"I'm not sleepy, Cali..."

Obvious lie, but he's stubborn like that. He sits back up straight in his chair and fixes his glasses, yelping when Haru jumps off to go wake up Penny.

When both girls return, Pietro offers a tiny smile to Penny when she sat down.

-"G'morning Penny, i'm quite alright...and you?"

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Hungry for waffles duhh!” Penny said as she giggled and winked at Pietro.

May finally woke up and carried her Elsa doll to the kitchen counter with everyone else. “Morning everyone! I’m really excited for this trip! I hope I get to be a pretty city princess!”

[kndergartener]

-"G'morning, princess May"

With the four kids settled by the counter, Cali served breakfast for all of them, each waffle custom for each kid.

Pietro got one singular waffle, divided in four equal parts with honey on the side exactly how he always eats it, perfect.

-"Thank you, Cali"

He started eating one part at a time, dipping in the honey every two bites.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Haru and Penny were making a mess as they ate. “Thank you Cali this is so good oh my god! You’re like the best cook ever!” She said as she rubbed her tummy and smiled.

“Mhm! Cawi is the bestest sistew evew!” Haru said as she gave her sister a hug with her sticky, syrupy hands.

“Aww thanks. Now after breakfast, let’s get your suitcases and stuff packed since we have a train to catch. Penny, are you ready to be my co-pilot in this?” Cali asked sweetly, she knew this trip would be a lot so she wanted help from the oldest kid.

“I can help too! I’m a smart and responsible princess!” May chimed in as she had strawberry sauce all over her face.

[kndergartener]

-"uhm...Cali? Did you call my mamma to check if i can go? I'm not feeling bad anymore...!"

Pietro raised a finger to get Cali's attention, going back to eating once his question was made. He's never been to New York before! And...maybe it does sound a bit much but it could be a good adventure! He cant miss this.

-"If i can go...i'll go make my suitcase ready right now!"

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Yep! I checked with your mom! You’re all good to go.” Cali said as she gave him a little headpat.

“Yayyy! Now we have our super smart friend coming with us! I bet you’re gonna read all the signs and maps and things because you’re a super genius or something. I’m just a silly clown who’s here for the food, and the toys, and the pretty buildings, and my best friends!” Penny said as she let out a cheer of happiness causing Cali to laugh a bit.

“Yay! Pietwo is coming! Don’t wowwy, if you get sweepy ow feew yucky on dis twip, I’ll wet you hug my shawkies!” Haru said, trying to be a supportive friend.

[kndergartener]

The boy smiled wide and warmly at the support from his friends, finishing up his meal before getting up to wash it quickly to get to packing his stuff as soon as possible.

While at the sink, he giggled at what Penny and Haru said.

-"Heyy! Just because i'm smart doesnt mean i'm a genius! And...yeah, a sharky hug would make me feel better, thanks Haru"

He was done with his dishes and so he hurried off to the guest room where he was staying to pack what he would need.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Cali and Penny helped the kids pack their stuff and in a few minutes Cali was ready to drive the kids to the train station.

“Alright, we’re gonna be taking the train into the city and it’s gonna be a decently long ride so I’ll let you guys play with your switches or toys as long as you’re nice and respectful” Cali instructed as they arrived at the station.

“And if ya guys get bored you’ve got the world’s most entertaining and awesome 12 year old to keep your attention!” Penny said as she giggled and stuck her tongue out at the kids in the back seat of the car

[kndergartener]

Pietro nodded both at Cali and at Penny, settling comfortably on the right backseat, where he always sits, rummaging through the smaller backpack where he brought all he needs to keep himself entertained and he got his headphones, also getting his regulated phone to play some music.

He had checked and re-checked his mental list of the things he had packed, nothing was missing.

So when everyone had settled and made sure no one was missing anything the car pulled from the driveway and the trip started.

[haru-the-shork-child]

After a few minutes of driving which was full of Penny poorly singing along to the radio at top volume while May and Haru giggled at how bad she was. They all arrived at the train station and Cali helped the kids gather their suitcase.

“Sooo how was my performance?! Absolutely incredible right?” Penny asked as she giggled and snorted.

“Your singing is worse than Haru’s trumpet playing.” May said bluntly.

“Yeah you sing wike a stinky butt!” Haru said as she blew a raspberry at Penny. Which Penny mimicked right back.

“Haru don’t be mean! I thought you were alright for a tween.” Cali said softly as she helped the kids onto the train platform. “Ok train is coming soon, you guys ready?”

[kndergartener]

-"Ah-okay ready, Cali"

He turned off the music but left his headphones on for ear protection. Clutching his bag's strap and suitcase's handle as he trailed closely behind Cali, lightly annoyed by the station's noises and lights, good thing his glasses have light filter.

Now all that was left was to wait for the train to arrive, and when it does, Cali helps the four of them inside and leads them to a seat, managing to get all of them seated closely.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Once they were sitting down, Haru snuggled up to Penny and took out her Switch. “Wanna pway smash bwos wif me?” Haru asked as she handed Penny a controller.

“Normally I’d love to but I’m actually busy drawing my webcomic! It’s about a hyrax that’s also a clown going on silly adventures and saving the day! It’s really cool, I haven been drawing long but im getting better at it every day! Do any of you wanna read it? Can any of you read yet? Do you even know what a hyrax is?” Penny asked as she doodled on her drawing tablet

[kndergartener]

Sitting across from them and next to May, Pietro took out his sketchbook and a multicolor pen. When Penny mentioned someone reading her webcomic he looked up and fixed his glasses.

-"I can read, Penny"

He said simply, proud about his reading skills! Not every seven year old can read a well as he does!

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Ooooo! Ok you can read my webcomic then!” Penny said as she pulled up one of her saved files on her drawing tablet and handed it to Pietro. “I’m not the best artist or writer but I’m doing my silly girl best!” She said as she gave a goofy thumbs up and crossed her eyes, making Haru and May giggle

[kndergartener]

Ever the smarty-pants, Pietro fixed his glasses (again) and began reading. Nodding and humming as he goes along with the webcomic.

The read was a good twenty minutes, once he finished he handed the tablet back to Penny.

-"I like the storylines, the designs are...something. why is there a seal with glasses..?"

He lifted one eyebrow, the characters in Penny's story were quite unique, the story itself was entertaining and worth engaging with, according to the judgement of a very...non-serious critic.

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Oh that’s the character based off of you!! I like to include my friends in my webcomic since it’s fun! Besides the main character is basically just my self insert.” Penny looked very happy with the praise and gave Pietro a soft, squishy hug.

“Uhh, what’s a hyrax?” May asked curiously as she looked at the webcomic

[kndergartener]

-"Me as a seal huh..."

He thought about it, yeah...it made sense, he smiled at Penny when she hugged him, patting her arm awkwardly as he does not take sudden touch greatly...but hey, friends and friends.

Squirming in his seat when released from the hug, he hears May's question.

-"A Hyrax? Well...i'm not so informed about those..but its a little round mammal, very...tasteless looking."

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Cawi said that they’we bad wowds wif fuw.” Haru said mischievous.

“When did I ever say that?!” Cali yelled as she blushed.

“Ok ok, so the hyrax is the best animal ever! It’s a fuzzy little potato creature with super cute little faces and these adorable little fangs that make them look like cute baby vampires! They’re so silly and when scared they yell AWAWA! and it’s the cutest sound! Hyraxes are just like me, adorable, silly and chubby!” Penny said as she pulled up a ton of images on her phone to show the kids.

[kndergartener]

-"...ah yes, their...particular sound."

He sat back and continued to scribble and doodle away at his sketchbook, glancing at the bombing of hyrax pictures.

For now the train ride was going smoothly, he yawns but continues drawing, he would leave his mandatory recovery nap for later on the ride...or wherever they'll stay at in NYC.

[haru-the-shork-child]

After another few minutes and Haru repeatedly making Awawa noises at Penny, who made the noises right back. The group arrived at grand central station and Cali went full protector mode. “Alright everyone stay close to me, try to be aware of your surroundings, hold each other’s hands and this should go smoothly. This is a big train station so let’s stick together.”

[kndergartener]

Packing his stuff into his "pass time" bag (as he's labeled it) Pietro stands up and rushed off to cling to Cali's hand, the whole idea of "big train station" and the seriousness Cali had spoken with are quick to spook him and make him nervous, he hates big open spaces with lots and lots of people. Its the worst.

Making a little hand holding chain with the rest of the kids, Cali then lead them off the train, once checking no one and nothing was left behind...

The first challenge started, get out to the surface with no accidents or incidents.

[kndergartener]

As a fun summer trip, Cali decided to take Haru to New York City for a few days! Haru decided to invite all her friends: May, Pietro and her newest friend Penny! The kids had a sleepover the night before and now it was morning. Cali was already up and cooking waffles for breakfast. Penny was in her little indoor circus tent she brought and set up the living room, cuddling with her tons of plushies and snoring loudly.

Haru yawned and rubbed her little face. She stretched and walked out of her bedroom, dragging one of her blahaj behind her.

Pietro was actually sitting by the kitchen aisle, still sleepy but refusing to go back to his room. He had just taken his meds and was fussy about it, he perked up when Haru walked in dragging her blahaj.

He looks back at what Cali is cooking, mumbling something before he turns to Haru.

-"G'morning Haru..."

[haru-the-shork-child]

Haru smiled and sat next to him. “Awe you excited?! We’we going to New Yowk City!! Have you evew beened? Cawi said it’s supew fun!” Haru hugged her blahaj as she talked. “Hehe, if Penny doesn’t wake up on time shouwd I toot my twumpet to make her awake?”

[kndergartener]

-"New York?...uh...i need to ask my mamma...or the doctor..."

Pietro kept listening to Haru's yap, fixing her chair because it was askew...

-"Ah no, do not wake her up with the trumpet...its not nice."

He rests his head over his arms on the counter, mumbling some more.

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Hey Pietro, you ok? Do you wanna go back to sleep?” Cali asked as she checked on the sleepy boy. “The waffles are almost ready so maybe Haru can help get Penny and May up for me.” She said as she gave her little sister a headpat.

Haru giggled and ran over to Penny’s circus tent where Haru proceeded to poke Penny’s tummy until she woke up. Penny let out a big yawn and looked at Haru. “Morning little gremlin! Thanks for waking me up, I didn’t want to miss our awesome trip!” Penny ran over to the kitchen. “I smell yummy stuff! Come on Cali, give me some tasty waffles with strawberries and whipped cream and chocolate sauce and syrup! Also hi Pietro, how’s my favorite super smart sleepy seal boy!” Penny said as she sat down at the counter next to him.

[kndergartener]

-"I'm not sleepy, Cali..."

Obvious lie, but he's stubborn like that. He sits back up straight in his chair and fixes his glasses, yelping when Haru jumps off to go wake up Penny.

When both girls return, Pietro offers a tiny smile to Penny when she sat down.

-"G'morning Penny, i'm quite alright...and you?"

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Hungry for waffles duhh!” Penny said as she giggled and winked at Pietro.

May finally woke up and carried her Elsa doll to the kitchen counter with everyone else. “Morning everyone! I’m really excited for this trip! I hope I get to be a pretty city princess!”

[kndergartener]

-"G'morning, princess May"

With the four kids settled by the counter, Cali served breakfast for all of them, each waffle custom for each kid.

Pietro got one singular waffle, divided in four equal parts with honey on the side exactly how he always eats it, perfect.

-"Thank you, Cali"

He started eating one part at a time, dipping in the honey every two bites.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Haru and Penny were making a mess as they ate. “Thank you Cali this is so good oh my god! You’re like the best cook ever!” She said as she rubbed her tummy and smiled.

“Mhm! Cawi is the bestest sistew evew!” Haru said as she gave her sister a hug with her sticky, syrupy hands.

“Aww thanks. Now after breakfast, let’s get your suitcases and stuff packed since we have a train to catch. Penny, are you ready to be my co-pilot in this?” Cali asked sweetly, she knew this trip would be a lot so she wanted help from the oldest kid.

“I can help too! I’m a smart and responsible princess!” May chimed in as she had strawberry sauce all over her face.

[kndergartener]

-"uhm...Cali? Did you call my mamma to check if i can go? I'm not feeling bad anymore...!"

Pietro raised a finger to get Cali's attention, going back to eating once his question was made. He's never been to New York before! And...maybe it does sound a bit much but it could be a good adventure! He cant miss this.

-"If i can go...i'll go make my suitcase ready right now!"

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Yep! I checked with your mom! You’re all good to go.” Cali said as she gave him a little headpat.

“Yayyy! Now we have our super smart friend coming with us! I bet you’re gonna read all the signs and maps and things because you’re a super genius or something. I’m just a silly clown who’s here for the food, and the toys, and the pretty buildings, and my best friends!” Penny said as she let out a cheer of happiness causing Cali to laugh a bit.

“Yay! Pietwo is coming! Don’t wowwy, if you get sweepy ow feew yucky on dis twip, I’ll wet you hug my shawkies!” Haru said, trying to be a supportive friend.

[kndergartener]

The boy smiled wide and warmly at the support from his friends, finishing up his meal before getting up to wash it quickly to get to packing his stuff as soon as possible.

While at the sink, he giggled at what Penny and Haru said.

-"Heyy! Just because i'm smart doesnt mean i'm a genius! And...yeah, a sharky hug would make me feel better, thanks Haru"

He was done with his dishes and so he hurried off to the guest room where he was staying to pack what he would need.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Cali and Penny helped the kids pack their stuff and in a few minutes Cali was ready to drive the kids to the train station.

“Alright, we’re gonna be taking the train into the city and it’s gonna be a decently long ride so I’ll let you guys play with your switches or toys as long as you’re nice and respectful” Cali instructed as they arrived at the station.

“And if ya guys get bored you’ve got the world’s most entertaining and awesome 12 year old to keep your attention!” Penny said as she giggled and stuck her tongue out at the kids in the back seat of the car

[kndergartener]

Pietro nodded both at Cali and at Penny, settling comfortably on the right backseat, where he always sits, rummaging through the smaller backpack where he brought all he needs to keep himself entertained and he got his headphones, also getting his regulated phone to play some music.

He had checked and re-checked his mental list of the things he had packed, nothing was missing.

So when everyone had settled and made sure no one was missing anything the car pulled from the driveway and the trip started.

[haru-the-shork-child]

After a few minutes of driving which was full of Penny poorly singing along to the radio at top volume while May and Haru giggled at how bad she was. They all arrived at the train station and Cali helped the kids gather their suitcase.

“Sooo how was my performance?! Absolutely incredible right?” Penny asked as she giggled and snorted.

“Your singing is worse than Haru’s trumpet playing.” May said bluntly.

“Yeah you sing wike a stinky butt!” Haru said as she blew a raspberry at Penny. Which Penny mimicked right back.

“Haru don’t be mean! I thought you were alright for a tween.” Cali said softly as she helped the kids onto the train platform. “Ok train is coming soon, you guys ready?”

[kndergartener]

-"Ah-okay ready, Cali"

He turned off the music but left his headphones on for ear protection. Clutching his bag's strap and suitcase's handle as he trailed closely behind Cali, lightly annoyed by the station's noises and lights, good thing his glasses have light filter.

Now all that was left was to wait for the train to arrive, and when it does, Cali helps the four of them inside and leads them to a seat, managing to get all of them seated closely.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Once they were sitting down, Haru snuggled up to Penny and took out her Switch. “Wanna pway smash bwos wif me?” Haru asked as she handed Penny a controller.

“Normally I’d love to but I’m actually busy drawing my webcomic! It’s about a hyrax that’s also a clown going on silly adventures and saving the day! It’s really cool, I haven been drawing long but im getting better at it every day! Do any of you wanna read it? Can any of you read yet? Do you even know what a hyrax is?” Penny asked as she doodled on her drawing tablet

[kndergartener]

Sitting across from them and next to May, Pietro took out his sketchbook and a multicolor pen. When Penny mentioned someone reading her webcomic he looked up and fixed his glasses.

-"I can read, Penny"

He said simply, proud about his reading skills! Not every seven year old can read a well as he does!

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Ooooo! Ok you can read my webcomic then!” Penny said as she pulled up one of her saved files on her drawing tablet and handed it to Pietro. “I’m not the best artist or writer but I’m doing my silly girl best!” She said as she gave a goofy thumbs up and crossed her eyes, making Haru and May giggle

[kndergartener]

Ever the smarty-pants, Pietro fixed his glasses (again) and began reading. Nodding and humming as he goes along with the webcomic.

The read was a good twenty minutes, once he finished he handed the tablet back to Penny.

-"I like the storylines, the designs are...something. why is there a seal with glasses..?"

He lifted one eyebrow, the characters in Penny's story were quite unique, the story itself was entertaining and worth engaging with, according to the judgement of a very...non-serious critic.

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Oh that’s the character based off of you!! I like to include my friends in my webcomic since it’s fun! Besides the main character is basically just my self insert.” Penny looked very happy with the praise and gave Pietro a soft, squishy hug.

“Uhh, what’s a hyrax?” May asked curiously as she looked at the webcomic

[kndergartener]

-"Me as a seal huh..."

He thought about it, yeah...it made sense, he smiled at Penny when she hugged him, patting her arm awkwardly as he does not take sudden touch greatly...but hey, friends and friends.

Squirming in his seat when released from the hug, he hears May's question.

-"A Hyrax? Well...i'm not so informed about those..but its a little round mammal, very...tasteless looking."

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Cawi said that they’we bad wowds wif fuw.” Haru said mischievous.

“When did I ever say that?!” Cali yelled as she blushed.

“Ok ok, so the hyrax is the best animal ever! It’s a fuzzy little potato creature with super cute little faces and these adorable little fangs that make them look like cute baby vampires! They’re so silly and when scared they yell AWAWA! and it’s the cutest sound! Hyraxes are just like me, adorable, silly and chubby!” Penny said as she pulled up a ton of images on her phone to show the kids.

[kndergartener]

-"...ah yes, their...particular sound."

He sat back and continued to scribble and doodle away at his sketchbook, glancing at the bombing of hyrax pictures.

For now the train ride was going smoothly, he yawns but continues drawing, he would leave his mandatory recovery nap for later on the ride...or wherever they'll stay at in NYC.

[kndergartener]

As a fun summer trip, Cali decided to take Haru to New York City for a few days! Haru decided to invite all her friends: May, Pietro and her newest friend Penny! The kids had a sleepover the night before and now it was morning. Cali was already up and cooking waffles for breakfast. Penny was in her little indoor circus tent she brought and set up the living room, cuddling with her tons of plushies and snoring loudly.

Haru yawned and rubbed her little face. She stretched and walked out of her bedroom, dragging one of her blahaj behind her.

Pietro was actually sitting by the kitchen aisle, still sleepy but refusing to go back to his room. He had just taken his meds and was fussy about it, he perked up when Haru walked in dragging her blahaj.

He looks back at what Cali is cooking, mumbling something before he turns to Haru.

-"G'morning Haru..."

[haru-the-shork-child]

Haru smiled and sat next to him. “Awe you excited?! We’we going to New Yowk City!! Have you evew beened? Cawi said it’s supew fun!” Haru hugged her blahaj as she talked. “Hehe, if Penny doesn’t wake up on time shouwd I toot my twumpet to make her awake?”

[kndergartener]

-"New York?...uh...i need to ask my mamma...or the doctor..."

Pietro kept listening to Haru's yap, fixing her chair because it was askew...

-"Ah no, do not wake her up with the trumpet...its not nice."

He rests his head over his arms on the counter, mumbling some more.

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Hey Pietro, you ok? Do you wanna go back to sleep?” Cali asked as she checked on the sleepy boy. “The waffles are almost ready so maybe Haru can help get Penny and May up for me.” She said as she gave her little sister a headpat.

Haru giggled and ran over to Penny’s circus tent where Haru proceeded to poke Penny’s tummy until she woke up. Penny let out a big yawn and looked at Haru. “Morning little gremlin! Thanks for waking me up, I didn’t want to miss our awesome trip!” Penny ran over to the kitchen. “I smell yummy stuff! Come on Cali, give me some tasty waffles with strawberries and whipped cream and chocolate sauce and syrup! Also hi Pietro, how’s my favorite super smart sleepy seal boy!” Penny said as she sat down at the counter next to him.

[kndergartener]

-"I'm not sleepy, Cali..."

Obvious lie, but he's stubborn like that. He sits back up straight in his chair and fixes his glasses, yelping when Haru jumps off to go wake up Penny.

When both girls return, Pietro offers a tiny smile to Penny when she sat down.

-"G'morning Penny, i'm quite alright...and you?"

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Hungry for waffles duhh!” Penny said as she giggled and winked at Pietro.

May finally woke up and carried her Elsa doll to the kitchen counter with everyone else. “Morning everyone! I’m really excited for this trip! I hope I get to be a pretty city princess!”

[kndergartener]

-"G'morning, princess May"

With the four kids settled by the counter, Cali served breakfast for all of them, each waffle custom for each kid.

Pietro got one singular waffle, divided in four equal parts with honey on the side exactly how he always eats it, perfect.

-"Thank you, Cali"

He started eating one part at a time, dipping in the honey every two bites.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Haru and Penny were making a mess as they ate. “Thank you Cali this is so good oh my god! You’re like the best cook ever!” She said as she rubbed her tummy and smiled.

“Mhm! Cawi is the bestest sistew evew!” Haru said as she gave her sister a hug with her sticky, syrupy hands.

“Aww thanks. Now after breakfast, let’s get your suitcases and stuff packed since we have a train to catch. Penny, are you ready to be my co-pilot in this?” Cali asked sweetly, she knew this trip would be a lot so she wanted help from the oldest kid.

“I can help too! I’m a smart and responsible princess!” May chimed in as she had strawberry sauce all over her face.

[kndergartener]

-"uhm...Cali? Did you call my mamma to check if i can go? I'm not feeling bad anymore...!"

Pietro raised a finger to get Cali's attention, going back to eating once his question was made. He's never been to New York before! And...maybe it does sound a bit much but it could be a good adventure! He cant miss this.

-"If i can go...i'll go make my suitcase ready right now!"

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Yep! I checked with your mom! You’re all good to go.” Cali said as she gave him a little headpat.

“Yayyy! Now we have our super smart friend coming with us! I bet you’re gonna read all the signs and maps and things because you’re a super genius or something. I’m just a silly clown who’s here for the food, and the toys, and the pretty buildings, and my best friends!” Penny said as she let out a cheer of happiness causing Cali to laugh a bit.

“Yay! Pietwo is coming! Don’t wowwy, if you get sweepy ow feew yucky on dis twip, I’ll wet you hug my shawkies!” Haru said, trying to be a supportive friend.

[kndergartener]

The boy smiled wide and warmly at the support from his friends, finishing up his meal before getting up to wash it quickly to get to packing his stuff as soon as possible.

While at the sink, he giggled at what Penny and Haru said.

-"Heyy! Just because i'm smart doesnt mean i'm a genius! And...yeah, a sharky hug would make me feel better, thanks Haru"

He was done with his dishes and so he hurried off to the guest room where he was staying to pack what he would need.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Cali and Penny helped the kids pack their stuff and in a few minutes Cali was ready to drive the kids to the train station.

“Alright, we’re gonna be taking the train into the city and it’s gonna be a decently long ride so I’ll let you guys play with your switches or toys as long as you’re nice and respectful” Cali instructed as they arrived at the station.

“And if ya guys get bored you’ve got the world’s most entertaining and awesome 12 year old to keep your attention!” Penny said as she giggled and stuck her tongue out at the kids in the back seat of the car

[kndergartener]

Pietro nodded both at Cali and at Penny, settling comfortably on the right backseat, where he always sits, rummaging through the smaller backpack where he brought all he needs to keep himself entertained and he got his headphones, also getting his regulated phone to play some music.

He had checked and re-checked his mental list of the things he had packed, nothing was missing.

So when everyone had settled and made sure no one was missing anything the car pulled from the driveway and the trip started.

[haru-the-shork-child]

After a few minutes of driving which was full of Penny poorly singing along to the radio at top volume while May and Haru giggled at how bad she was. They all arrived at the train station and Cali helped the kids gather their suitcase.

“Sooo how was my performance?! Absolutely incredible right?” Penny asked as she giggled and snorted.

“Your singing is worse than Haru’s trumpet playing.” May said bluntly.

“Yeah you sing wike a stinky butt!” Haru said as she blew a raspberry at Penny. Which Penny mimicked right back.

“Haru don’t be mean! I thought you were alright for a tween.” Cali said softly as she helped the kids onto the train platform. “Ok train is coming soon, you guys ready?”

[kndergartener]

-"Ah-okay ready, Cali"

He turned off the music but left his headphones on for ear protection. Clutching his bag's strap and suitcase's handle as he trailed closely behind Cali, lightly annoyed by the station's noises and lights, good thing his glasses have light filter.

Now all that was left was to wait for the train to arrive, and when it does, Cali helps the four of them inside and leads them to a seat, managing to get all of them seated closely.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Once they were sitting down, Haru snuggled up to Penny and took out her Switch. “Wanna pway smash bwos wif me?” Haru asked as she handed Penny a controller.

“Normally I’d love to but I’m actually busy drawing my webcomic! It’s about a hyrax that’s also a clown going on silly adventures and saving the day! It’s really cool, I haven been drawing long but im getting better at it every day! Do any of you wanna read it? Can any of you read yet? Do you even know what a hyrax is?” Penny asked as she doodled on her drawing tablet

[kndergartener]

Sitting across from them and next to May, Pietro took out his sketchbook and a multicolor pen. When Penny mentioned someone reading her webcomic he looked up and fixed his glasses.

-"I can read, Penny"

He said simply, proud about his reading skills! Not every seven year old can read a well as he does!

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Ooooo! Ok you can read my webcomic then!” Penny said as she pulled up one of her saved files on her drawing tablet and handed it to Pietro. “I’m not the best artist or writer but I’m doing my silly girl best!” She said as she gave a goofy thumbs up and crossed her eyes, making Haru and May giggle

[kndergartener]

Ever the smarty-pants, Pietro fixed his glasses (again) and began reading. Nodding and humming as he goes along with the webcomic.

The read was a good twenty minutes, once he finished he handed the tablet back to Penny.

-"I like the storylines, the designs are...something. why is there a seal with glasses..?"

He lifted one eyebrow, the characters in Penny's story were quite unique, the story itself was entertaining and worth engaging with, according to the judgement of a very...non-serious critic.

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Oh that’s the character based off of you!! I like to include my friends in my webcomic since it’s fun! Besides the main character is basically just my self insert.” Penny looked very happy with the praise and gave Pietro a soft, squishy hug.

“Uhh, what’s a hyrax?” May asked curiously as she looked at the webcomic

[kndergartener]

-"Me as a seal huh..."

He thought about it, yeah...it made sense, he smiled at Penny when she hugged him, patting her arm awkwardly as he does not take sudden touch greatly...but hey, friends and friends.

Squirming in his seat when released from the hug, he hears May's question.

-"A Hyrax? Well...i'm not so informed about those..but its a little round mammal, very...tasteless looking."

[kndergartener]

As a fun summer trip, Cali decided to take Haru to New York City for a few days! Haru decided to invite all her friends: May, Pietro and her newest friend Penny! The kids had a sleepover the night before and now it was morning. Cali was already up and cooking waffles for breakfast. Penny was in her little indoor circus tent she brought and set up the living room, cuddling with her tons of plushies and snoring loudly.

Haru yawned and rubbed her little face. She stretched and walked out of her bedroom, dragging one of her blahaj behind her.

Pietro was actually sitting by the kitchen aisle, still sleepy but refusing to go back to his room. He had just taken his meds and was fussy about it, he perked up when Haru walked in dragging her blahaj.

He looks back at what Cali is cooking, mumbling something before he turns to Haru.

-"G'morning Haru..."

[haru-the-shork-child]

Haru smiled and sat next to him. “Awe you excited?! We’we going to New Yowk City!! Have you evew beened? Cawi said it’s supew fun!” Haru hugged her blahaj as she talked. “Hehe, if Penny doesn’t wake up on time shouwd I toot my twumpet to make her awake?”

[kndergartener]

-"New York?...uh...i need to ask my mamma...or the doctor..."

Pietro kept listening to Haru's yap, fixing her chair because it was askew...

-"Ah no, do not wake her up with the trumpet...its not nice."

He rests his head over his arms on the counter, mumbling some more.

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Hey Pietro, you ok? Do you wanna go back to sleep?” Cali asked as she checked on the sleepy boy. “The waffles are almost ready so maybe Haru can help get Penny and May up for me.” She said as she gave her little sister a headpat.

Haru giggled and ran over to Penny’s circus tent where Haru proceeded to poke Penny’s tummy until she woke up. Penny let out a big yawn and looked at Haru. “Morning little gremlin! Thanks for waking me up, I didn’t want to miss our awesome trip!” Penny ran over to the kitchen. “I smell yummy stuff! Come on Cali, give me some tasty waffles with strawberries and whipped cream and chocolate sauce and syrup! Also hi Pietro, how’s my favorite super smart sleepy seal boy!” Penny said as she sat down at the counter next to him.

[kndergartener]

-"I'm not sleepy, Cali..."

Obvious lie, but he's stubborn like that. He sits back up straight in his chair and fixes his glasses, yelping when Haru jumps off to go wake up Penny.

When both girls return, Pietro offers a tiny smile to Penny when she sat down.

-"G'morning Penny, i'm quite alright...and you?"

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Hungry for waffles duhh!” Penny said as she giggled and winked at Pietro.

May finally woke up and carried her Elsa doll to the kitchen counter with everyone else. “Morning everyone! I’m really excited for this trip! I hope I get to be a pretty city princess!”

[kndergartener]

-"G'morning, princess May"

With the four kids settled by the counter, Cali served breakfast for all of them, each waffle custom for each kid.

Pietro got one singular waffle, divided in four equal parts with honey on the side exactly how he always eats it, perfect.

-"Thank you, Cali"

He started eating one part at a time, dipping in the honey every two bites.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Haru and Penny were making a mess as they ate. “Thank you Cali this is so good oh my god! You’re like the best cook ever!” She said as she rubbed her tummy and smiled.

“Mhm! Cawi is the bestest sistew evew!” Haru said as she gave her sister a hug with her sticky, syrupy hands.

“Aww thanks. Now after breakfast, let’s get your suitcases and stuff packed since we have a train to catch. Penny, are you ready to be my co-pilot in this?” Cali asked sweetly, she knew this trip would be a lot so she wanted help from the oldest kid.

“I can help too! I’m a smart and responsible princess!” May chimed in as she had strawberry sauce all over her face.

[kndergartener]

-"uhm...Cali? Did you call my mamma to check if i can go? I'm not feeling bad anymore...!"

Pietro raised a finger to get Cali's attention, going back to eating once his question was made. He's never been to New York before! And...maybe it does sound a bit much but it could be a good adventure! He cant miss this.

-"If i can go...i'll go make my suitcase ready right now!"

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Yep! I checked with your mom! You’re all good to go.” Cali said as she gave him a little headpat.

“Yayyy! Now we have our super smart friend coming with us! I bet you’re gonna read all the signs and maps and things because you’re a super genius or something. I’m just a silly clown who’s here for the food, and the toys, and the pretty buildings, and my best friends!” Penny said as she let out a cheer of happiness causing Cali to laugh a bit.

“Yay! Pietwo is coming! Don’t wowwy, if you get sweepy ow feew yucky on dis twip, I’ll wet you hug my shawkies!” Haru said, trying to be a supportive friend.

[kndergartener]

The boy smiled wide and warmly at the support from his friends, finishing up his meal before getting up to wash it quickly to get to packing his stuff as soon as possible.

While at the sink, he giggled at what Penny and Haru said.

-"Heyy! Just because i'm smart doesnt mean i'm a genius! And...yeah, a sharky hug would make me feel better, thanks Haru"

He was done with his dishes and so he hurried off to the guest room where he was staying to pack what he would need.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Cali and Penny helped the kids pack their stuff and in a few minutes Cali was ready to drive the kids to the train station.

“Alright, we’re gonna be taking the train into the city and it’s gonna be a decently long ride so I’ll let you guys play with your switches or toys as long as you’re nice and respectful” Cali instructed as they arrived at the station.

“And if ya guys get bored you’ve got the world’s most entertaining and awesome 12 year old to keep your attention!” Penny said as she giggled and stuck her tongue out at the kids in the back seat of the car

[kndergartener]

Pietro nodded both at Cali and at Penny, settling comfortably on the right backseat, where he always sits, rummaging through the smaller backpack where he brought all he needs to keep himself entertained and he got his headphones, also getting his regulated phone to play some music.

He had checked and re-checked his mental list of the things he had packed, nothing was missing.

So when everyone had settled and made sure no one was missing anything the car pulled from the driveway and the trip started.

[haru-the-shork-child]

After a few minutes of driving which was full of Penny poorly singing along to the radio at top volume while May and Haru giggled at how bad she was. They all arrived at the train station and Cali helped the kids gather their suitcase.

“Sooo how was my performance?! Absolutely incredible right?” Penny asked as she giggled and snorted.

“Your singing is worse than Haru’s trumpet playing.” May said bluntly.

“Yeah you sing wike a stinky butt!” Haru said as she blew a raspberry at Penny. Which Penny mimicked right back.

“Haru don’t be mean! I thought you were alright for a tween.” Cali said softly as she helped the kids onto the train platform. “Ok train is coming soon, you guys ready?”

[kndergartener]

-"Ah-okay ready, Cali"

He turned off the music but left his headphones on for ear protection. Clutching his bag's strap and suitcase's handle as he trailed closely behind Cali, lightly annoyed by the station's noises and lights, good thing his glasses have light filter.

Now all that was left was to wait for the train to arrive, and when it does, Cali helps the four of them inside and leads them to a seat, managing to get all of them seated closely.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Once they were sitting down, Haru snuggled up to Penny and took out her Switch. “Wanna pway smash bwos wif me?” Haru asked as she handed Penny a controller.

“Normally I’d love to but I’m actually busy drawing my webcomic! It’s about a hyrax that’s also a clown going on silly adventures and saving the day! It’s really cool, I haven been drawing long but im getting better at it every day! Do any of you wanna read it? Can any of you read yet? Do you even know what a hyrax is?” Penny asked as she doodled on her drawing tablet

[kndergartener]

Sitting across from them and next to May, Pietro took out his sketchbook and a multicolor pen. When Penny mentioned someone reading her webcomic he looked up and fixed his glasses.

-"I can read, Penny"

He said simply, proud about his reading skills! Not every seven year old can read a well as he does!

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Ooooo! Ok you can read my webcomic then!” Penny said as she pulled up one of her saved files on her drawing tablet and handed it to Pietro. “I’m not the best artist or writer but I’m doing my silly girl best!” She said as she gave a goofy thumbs up and crossed her eyes, making Haru and May giggle

[kndergartener]

Ever the smarty-pants, Pietro fixed his glasses (again) and began reading. Nodding and humming as he goes along with the webcomic.

The read was a good twenty minutes, once he finished he handed the tablet back to Penny.

-"I like the storylines, the designs are...something. why is there a seal with glasses..?"

He lifted one eyebrow, the characters in Penny's story were quite unique, the story itself was entertaining and worth engaging with, according to the judgement of a very...non-serious critic.

[kndergartener]

As a fun summer trip, Cali decided to take Haru to New York City for a few days! Haru decided to invite all her friends: May, Pietro and her newest friend Penny! The kids had a sleepover the night before and now it was morning. Cali was already up and cooking waffles for breakfast. Penny was in her little indoor circus tent she brought and set up the living room, cuddling with her tons of plushies and snoring loudly.

Haru yawned and rubbed her little face. She stretched and walked out of her bedroom, dragging one of her blahaj behind her.

Pietro was actually sitting by the kitchen aisle, still sleepy but refusing to go back to his room. He had just taken his meds and was fussy about it, he perked up when Haru walked in dragging her blahaj.

He looks back at what Cali is cooking, mumbling something before he turns to Haru.

-"G'morning Haru..."

[haru-the-shork-child]

Haru smiled and sat next to him. “Awe you excited?! We’we going to New Yowk City!! Have you evew beened? Cawi said it’s supew fun!” Haru hugged her blahaj as she talked. “Hehe, if Penny doesn’t wake up on time shouwd I toot my twumpet to make her awake?”

[kndergartener]

-"New York?...uh...i need to ask my mamma...or the doctor..."

Pietro kept listening to Haru's yap, fixing her chair because it was askew...

-"Ah no, do not wake her up with the trumpet...its not nice."

He rests his head over his arms on the counter, mumbling some more.

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Hey Pietro, you ok? Do you wanna go back to sleep?” Cali asked as she checked on the sleepy boy. “The waffles are almost ready so maybe Haru can help get Penny and May up for me.” She said as she gave her little sister a headpat.

Haru giggled and ran over to Penny’s circus tent where Haru proceeded to poke Penny’s tummy until she woke up. Penny let out a big yawn and looked at Haru. “Morning little gremlin! Thanks for waking me up, I didn’t want to miss our awesome trip!” Penny ran over to the kitchen. “I smell yummy stuff! Come on Cali, give me some tasty waffles with strawberries and whipped cream and chocolate sauce and syrup! Also hi Pietro, how’s my favorite super smart sleepy seal boy!” Penny said as she sat down at the counter next to him.

[kndergartener]

-"I'm not sleepy, Cali..."

Obvious lie, but he's stubborn like that. He sits back up straight in his chair and fixes his glasses, yelping when Haru jumps off to go wake up Penny.

When both girls return, Pietro offers a tiny smile to Penny when she sat down.

-"G'morning Penny, i'm quite alright...and you?"

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Hungry for waffles duhh!” Penny said as she giggled and winked at Pietro.

May finally woke up and carried her Elsa doll to the kitchen counter with everyone else. “Morning everyone! I’m really excited for this trip! I hope I get to be a pretty city princess!”

[kndergartener]

-"G'morning, princess May"

With the four kids settled by the counter, Cali served breakfast for all of them, each waffle custom for each kid.

Pietro got one singular waffle, divided in four equal parts with honey on the side exactly how he always eats it, perfect.

-"Thank you, Cali"

He started eating one part at a time, dipping in the honey every two bites.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Haru and Penny were making a mess as they ate. “Thank you Cali this is so good oh my god! You’re like the best cook ever!” She said as she rubbed her tummy and smiled.

“Mhm! Cawi is the bestest sistew evew!” Haru said as she gave her sister a hug with her sticky, syrupy hands.

“Aww thanks. Now after breakfast, let’s get your suitcases and stuff packed since we have a train to catch. Penny, are you ready to be my co-pilot in this?” Cali asked sweetly, she knew this trip would be a lot so she wanted help from the oldest kid.

“I can help too! I’m a smart and responsible princess!” May chimed in as she had strawberry sauce all over her face.

[kndergartener]

-"uhm...Cali? Did you call my mamma to check if i can go? I'm not feeling bad anymore...!"

Pietro raised a finger to get Cali's attention, going back to eating once his question was made. He's never been to New York before! And...maybe it does sound a bit much but it could be a good adventure! He cant miss this.

-"If i can go...i'll go make my suitcase ready right now!"

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Yep! I checked with your mom! You’re all good to go.” Cali said as she gave him a little headpat.

“Yayyy! Now we have our super smart friend coming with us! I bet you’re gonna read all the signs and maps and things because you’re a super genius or something. I’m just a silly clown who’s here for the food, and the toys, and the pretty buildings, and my best friends!” Penny said as she let out a cheer of happiness causing Cali to laugh a bit.

“Yay! Pietwo is coming! Don’t wowwy, if you get sweepy ow feew yucky on dis twip, I’ll wet you hug my shawkies!” Haru said, trying to be a supportive friend.

[kndergartener]

The boy smiled wide and warmly at the support from his friends, finishing up his meal before getting up to wash it quickly to get to packing his stuff as soon as possible.

While at the sink, he giggled at what Penny and Haru said.

-"Heyy! Just because i'm smart doesnt mean i'm a genius! And...yeah, a sharky hug would make me feel better, thanks Haru"

He was done with his dishes and so he hurried off to the guest room where he was staying to pack what he would need.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Cali and Penny helped the kids pack their stuff and in a few minutes Cali was ready to drive the kids to the train station.

“Alright, we’re gonna be taking the train into the city and it’s gonna be a decently long ride so I’ll let you guys play with your switches or toys as long as you’re nice and respectful” Cali instructed as they arrived at the station.

“And if ya guys get bored you’ve got the world’s most entertaining and awesome 12 year old to keep your attention!” Penny said as she giggled and stuck her tongue out at the kids in the back seat of the car

[kndergartener]

Pietro nodded both at Cali and at Penny, settling comfortably on the right backseat, where he always sits, rummaging through the smaller backpack where he brought all he needs to keep himself entertained and he got his headphones, also getting his regulated phone to play some music.

He had checked and re-checked his mental list of the things he had packed, nothing was missing.

So when everyone had settled and made sure no one was missing anything the car pulled from the driveway and the trip started.

[haru-the-shork-child]

After a few minutes of driving which was full of Penny poorly singing along to the radio at top volume while May and Haru giggled at how bad she was. They all arrived at the train station and Cali helped the kids gather their suitcase.

“Sooo how was my performance?! Absolutely incredible right?” Penny asked as she giggled and snorted.

“Your singing is worse than Haru’s trumpet playing.” May said bluntly.

“Yeah you sing wike a stinky butt!” Haru said as she blew a raspberry at Penny. Which Penny mimicked right back.

“Haru don’t be mean! I thought you were alright for a tween.” Cali said softly as she helped the kids onto the train platform. “Ok train is coming soon, you guys ready?”

[kndergartener]

-"Ah-okay ready, Cali"

He turned off the music but left his headphones on for ear protection. Clutching his bag's strap and suitcase's handle as he trailed closely behind Cali, lightly annoyed by the station's noises and lights, good thing his glasses have light filter.

Now all that was left was to wait for the train to arrive, and when it does, Cali helps the four of them inside and leads them to a seat, managing to get all of them seated closely.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Once they were sitting down, Haru snuggled up to Penny and took out her Switch. “Wanna pway smash bwos wif me?” Haru asked as she handed Penny a controller.

“Normally I’d love to but I’m actually busy drawing my webcomic! It’s about a hyrax that’s also a clown going on silly adventures and saving the day! It’s really cool, I haven been drawing long but im getting better at it every day! Do any of you wanna read it? Can any of you read yet? Do you even know what a hyrax is?” Penny asked as she doodled on her drawing tablet

[kndergartener]

Sitting across from them and next to May, Pietro took out his sketchbook and a multicolor pen. When Penny mentioned someone reading her webcomic he looked up and fixed his glasses.

-"I can read, Penny"

He said simply, proud about his reading skills! Not every seven year old can read a well as he does!

[kndergartener]

As a fun summer trip, Cali decided to take Haru to New York City for a few days! Haru decided to invite all her friends: May, Pietro and her newest friend Penny! The kids had a sleepover the night before and now it was morning. Cali was already up and cooking waffles for breakfast. Penny was in her little indoor circus tent she brought and set up the living room, cuddling with her tons of plushies and snoring loudly.

Haru yawned and rubbed her little face. She stretched and walked out of her bedroom, dragging one of her blahaj behind her.

Pietro was actually sitting by the kitchen aisle, still sleepy but refusing to go back to his room. He had just taken his meds and was fussy about it, he perked up when Haru walked in dragging her blahaj.

He looks back at what Cali is cooking, mumbling something before he turns to Haru.

-"G'morning Haru..."

[haru-the-shork-child]

Haru smiled and sat next to him. “Awe you excited?! We’we going to New Yowk City!! Have you evew beened? Cawi said it’s supew fun!” Haru hugged her blahaj as she talked. “Hehe, if Penny doesn’t wake up on time shouwd I toot my twumpet to make her awake?”

[kndergartener]

-"New York?...uh...i need to ask my mamma...or the doctor..."

Pietro kept listening to Haru's yap, fixing her chair because it was askew...

-"Ah no, do not wake her up with the trumpet...its not nice."

He rests his head over his arms on the counter, mumbling some more.

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Hey Pietro, you ok? Do you wanna go back to sleep?” Cali asked as she checked on the sleepy boy. “The waffles are almost ready so maybe Haru can help get Penny and May up for me.” She said as she gave her little sister a headpat.

Haru giggled and ran over to Penny’s circus tent where Haru proceeded to poke Penny’s tummy until she woke up. Penny let out a big yawn and looked at Haru. “Morning little gremlin! Thanks for waking me up, I didn’t want to miss our awesome trip!” Penny ran over to the kitchen. “I smell yummy stuff! Come on Cali, give me some tasty waffles with strawberries and whipped cream and chocolate sauce and syrup! Also hi Pietro, how’s my favorite super smart sleepy seal boy!” Penny said as she sat down at the counter next to him.

[kndergartener]

-"I'm not sleepy, Cali..."

Obvious lie, but he's stubborn like that. He sits back up straight in his chair and fixes his glasses, yelping when Haru jumps off to go wake up Penny.

When both girls return, Pietro offers a tiny smile to Penny when she sat down.

-"G'morning Penny, i'm quite alright...and you?"

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Hungry for waffles duhh!” Penny said as she giggled and winked at Pietro.

May finally woke up and carried her Elsa doll to the kitchen counter with everyone else. “Morning everyone! I’m really excited for this trip! I hope I get to be a pretty city princess!”

[kndergartener]

-"G'morning, princess May"

With the four kids settled by the counter, Cali served breakfast for all of them, each waffle custom for each kid.

Pietro got one singular waffle, divided in four equal parts with honey on the side exactly how he always eats it, perfect.

-"Thank you, Cali"

He started eating one part at a time, dipping in the honey every two bites.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Haru and Penny were making a mess as they ate. “Thank you Cali this is so good oh my god! You’re like the best cook ever!” She said as she rubbed her tummy and smiled.

“Mhm! Cawi is the bestest sistew evew!” Haru said as she gave her sister a hug with her sticky, syrupy hands.

“Aww thanks. Now after breakfast, let’s get your suitcases and stuff packed since we have a train to catch. Penny, are you ready to be my co-pilot in this?” Cali asked sweetly, she knew this trip would be a lot so she wanted help from the oldest kid.

“I can help too! I’m a smart and responsible princess!” May chimed in as she had strawberry sauce all over her face.

[kndergartener]

-"uhm...Cali? Did you call my mamma to check if i can go? I'm not feeling bad anymore...!"

Pietro raised a finger to get Cali's attention, going back to eating once his question was made. He's never been to New York before! And...maybe it does sound a bit much but it could be a good adventure! He cant miss this.

-"If i can go...i'll go make my suitcase ready right now!"

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Yep! I checked with your mom! You’re all good to go.” Cali said as she gave him a little headpat.

“Yayyy! Now we have our super smart friend coming with us! I bet you’re gonna read all the signs and maps and things because you’re a super genius or something. I’m just a silly clown who’s here for the food, and the toys, and the pretty buildings, and my best friends!” Penny said as she let out a cheer of happiness causing Cali to laugh a bit.

“Yay! Pietwo is coming! Don’t wowwy, if you get sweepy ow feew yucky on dis twip, I’ll wet you hug my shawkies!” Haru said, trying to be a supportive friend.

[kndergartener]

The boy smiled wide and warmly at the support from his friends, finishing up his meal before getting up to wash it quickly to get to packing his stuff as soon as possible.

While at the sink, he giggled at what Penny and Haru said.

-"Heyy! Just because i'm smart doesnt mean i'm a genius! And...yeah, a sharky hug would make me feel better, thanks Haru"

He was done with his dishes and so he hurried off to the guest room where he was staying to pack what he would need.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Cali and Penny helped the kids pack their stuff and in a few minutes Cali was ready to drive the kids to the train station.

“Alright, we’re gonna be taking the train into the city and it’s gonna be a decently long ride so I’ll let you guys play with your switches or toys as long as you’re nice and respectful” Cali instructed as they arrived at the station.

“And if ya guys get bored you’ve got the world’s most entertaining and awesome 12 year old to keep your attention!” Penny said as she giggled and stuck her tongue out at the kids in the back seat of the car

[kndergartener]

Pietro nodded both at Cali and at Penny, settling comfortably on the right backseat, where he always sits, rummaging through the smaller backpack where he brought all he needs to keep himself entertained and he got his headphones, also getting his regulated phone to play some music.

He had checked and re-checked his mental list of the things he had packed, nothing was missing.

So when everyone had settled and made sure no one was missing anything the car pulled from the driveway and the trip started.

[haru-the-shork-child]

After a few minutes of driving which was full of Penny poorly singing along to the radio at top volume while May and Haru giggled at how bad she was. They all arrived at the train station and Cali helped the kids gather their suitcase.

“Sooo how was my performance?! Absolutely incredible right?” Penny asked as she giggled and snorted.

“Your singing is worse than Haru’s trumpet playing.” May said bluntly.

“Yeah you sing wike a stinky butt!” Haru said as she blew a raspberry at Penny. Which Penny mimicked right back.

“Haru don’t be mean! I thought you were alright for a tween.” Cali said softly as she helped the kids onto the train platform. “Ok train is coming soon, you guys ready?”

[kndergartener]

-"Ah-okay ready, Cali"

He turned off the music but left his headphones on for ear protection. Clutching his bag's strap and suitcase's handle as he trailed closely behind Cali, lightly annoyed by the station's noises and lights, good thing his glasses have light filter.

Now all that was left was to wait for the train to arrive, and when it does, Cali helps the four of them inside and leads them to a seat, managing to get all of them seated closely.

[kndergartener]

As a fun summer trip, Cali decided to take Haru to New York City for a few days! Haru decided to invite all her friends: May, Pietro and her newest friend Penny! The kids had a sleepover the night before and now it was morning. Cali was already up and cooking waffles for breakfast. Penny was in her little indoor circus tent she brought and set up the living room, cuddling with her tons of plushies and snoring loudly.

Haru yawned and rubbed her little face. She stretched and walked out of her bedroom, dragging one of her blahaj behind her.

Pietro was actually sitting by the kitchen aisle, still sleepy but refusing to go back to his room. He had just taken his meds and was fussy about it, he perked up when Haru walked in dragging her blahaj.

He looks back at what Cali is cooking, mumbling something before he turns to Haru.

-"G'morning Haru..."

[haru-the-shork-child]

Haru smiled and sat next to him. “Awe you excited?! We’we going to New Yowk City!! Have you evew beened? Cawi said it’s supew fun!” Haru hugged her blahaj as she talked. “Hehe, if Penny doesn’t wake up on time shouwd I toot my twumpet to make her awake?”

[kndergartener]

-"New York?...uh...i need to ask my mamma...or the doctor..."

Pietro kept listening to Haru's yap, fixing her chair because it was askew...

-"Ah no, do not wake her up with the trumpet...its not nice."

He rests his head over his arms on the counter, mumbling some more.

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Hey Pietro, you ok? Do you wanna go back to sleep?” Cali asked as she checked on the sleepy boy. “The waffles are almost ready so maybe Haru can help get Penny and May up for me.” She said as she gave her little sister a headpat.

Haru giggled and ran over to Penny’s circus tent where Haru proceeded to poke Penny’s tummy until she woke up. Penny let out a big yawn and looked at Haru. “Morning little gremlin! Thanks for waking me up, I didn’t want to miss our awesome trip!” Penny ran over to the kitchen. “I smell yummy stuff! Come on Cali, give me some tasty waffles with strawberries and whipped cream and chocolate sauce and syrup! Also hi Pietro, how’s my favorite super smart sleepy seal boy!” Penny said as she sat down at the counter next to him.

[kndergartener]

-"I'm not sleepy, Cali..."

Obvious lie, but he's stubborn like that. He sits back up straight in his chair and fixes his glasses, yelping when Haru jumps off to go wake up Penny.

When both girls return, Pietro offers a tiny smile to Penny when she sat down.

-"G'morning Penny, i'm quite alright...and you?"

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Hungry for waffles duhh!” Penny said as she giggled and winked at Pietro.

May finally woke up and carried her Elsa doll to the kitchen counter with everyone else. “Morning everyone! I’m really excited for this trip! I hope I get to be a pretty city princess!”

[kndergartener]

-"G'morning, princess May"

With the four kids settled by the counter, Cali served breakfast for all of them, each waffle custom for each kid.

Pietro got one singular waffle, divided in four equal parts with honey on the side exactly how he always eats it, perfect.

-"Thank you, Cali"

He started eating one part at a time, dipping in the honey every two bites.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Haru and Penny were making a mess as they ate. “Thank you Cali this is so good oh my god! You’re like the best cook ever!” She said as she rubbed her tummy and smiled.

“Mhm! Cawi is the bestest sistew evew!” Haru said as she gave her sister a hug with her sticky, syrupy hands.

“Aww thanks. Now after breakfast, let’s get your suitcases and stuff packed since we have a train to catch. Penny, are you ready to be my co-pilot in this?” Cali asked sweetly, she knew this trip would be a lot so she wanted help from the oldest kid.

“I can help too! I’m a smart and responsible princess!” May chimed in as she had strawberry sauce all over her face.

[kndergartener]

-"uhm...Cali? Did you call my mamma to check if i can go? I'm not feeling bad anymore...!"

Pietro raised a finger to get Cali's attention, going back to eating once his question was made. He's never been to New York before! And...maybe it does sound a bit much but it could be a good adventure! He cant miss this.

-"If i can go...i'll go make my suitcase ready right now!"

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Yep! I checked with your mom! You’re all good to go.” Cali said as she gave him a little headpat.

“Yayyy! Now we have our super smart friend coming with us! I bet you’re gonna read all the signs and maps and things because you’re a super genius or something. I’m just a silly clown who’s here for the food, and the toys, and the pretty buildings, and my best friends!” Penny said as she let out a cheer of happiness causing Cali to laugh a bit.

“Yay! Pietwo is coming! Don’t wowwy, if you get sweepy ow feew yucky on dis twip, I’ll wet you hug my shawkies!” Haru said, trying to be a supportive friend.

[kndergartener]

The boy smiled wide and warmly at the support from his friends, finishing up his meal before getting up to wash it quickly to get to packing his stuff as soon as possible.

While at the sink, he giggled at what Penny and Haru said.

-"Heyy! Just because i'm smart doesnt mean i'm a genius! And...yeah, a sharky hug would make me feel better, thanks Haru"

He was done with his dishes and so he hurried off to the guest room where he was staying to pack what he would need.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Cali and Penny helped the kids pack their stuff and in a few minutes Cali was ready to drive the kids to the train station.

“Alright, we’re gonna be taking the train into the city and it’s gonna be a decently long ride so I’ll let you guys play with your switches or toys as long as you’re nice and respectful” Cali instructed as they arrived at the station.

“And if ya guys get bored you’ve got the world’s most entertaining and awesome 12 year old to keep your attention!” Penny said as she giggled and stuck her tongue out at the kids in the back seat of the car

[kndergartener]

Pietro nodded both at Cali and at Penny, settling comfortably on the right backseat, where he always sits, rummaging through the smaller backpack where he brought all he needs to keep himself entertained and he got his headphones, also getting his regulated phone to play some music.

He had checked and re-checked his mental list of the things he had packed, nothing was missing.

So when everyone had settled and made sure no one was missing anything the car pulled from the driveway and the trip started.

[kndergartener]

As a fun summer trip, Cali decided to take Haru to New York City for a few days! Haru decided to invite all her friends: May, Pietro and her newest friend Penny! The kids had a sleepover the night before and now it was morning. Cali was already up and cooking waffles for breakfast. Penny was in her little indoor circus tent she brought and set up the living room, cuddling with her tons of plushies and snoring loudly.

Haru yawned and rubbed her little face. She stretched and walked out of her bedroom, dragging one of her blahaj behind her.

Pietro was actually sitting by the kitchen aisle, still sleepy but refusing to go back to his room. He had just taken his meds and was fussy about it, he perked up when Haru walked in dragging her blahaj.

He looks back at what Cali is cooking, mumbling something before he turns to Haru.

-"G'morning Haru..."

[haru-the-shork-child]

Haru smiled and sat next to him. “Awe you excited?! We’we going to New Yowk City!! Have you evew beened? Cawi said it’s supew fun!” Haru hugged her blahaj as she talked. “Hehe, if Penny doesn’t wake up on time shouwd I toot my twumpet to make her awake?”

[kndergartener]

-"New York?...uh...i need to ask my mamma...or the doctor..."

Pietro kept listening to Haru's yap, fixing her chair because it was askew...

-"Ah no, do not wake her up with the trumpet...its not nice."

He rests his head over his arms on the counter, mumbling some more.

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Hey Pietro, you ok? Do you wanna go back to sleep?” Cali asked as she checked on the sleepy boy. “The waffles are almost ready so maybe Haru can help get Penny and May up for me.” She said as she gave her little sister a headpat.

Haru giggled and ran over to Penny’s circus tent where Haru proceeded to poke Penny’s tummy until she woke up. Penny let out a big yawn and looked at Haru. “Morning little gremlin! Thanks for waking me up, I didn’t want to miss our awesome trip!” Penny ran over to the kitchen. “I smell yummy stuff! Come on Cali, give me some tasty waffles with strawberries and whipped cream and chocolate sauce and syrup! Also hi Pietro, how’s my favorite super smart sleepy seal boy!” Penny said as she sat down at the counter next to him.

[kndergartener]

-"I'm not sleepy, Cali..."

Obvious lie, but he's stubborn like that. He sits back up straight in his chair and fixes his glasses, yelping when Haru jumps off to go wake up Penny.

When both girls return, Pietro offers a tiny smile to Penny when she sat down.

-"G'morning Penny, i'm quite alright...and you?"

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Hungry for waffles duhh!” Penny said as she giggled and winked at Pietro.

May finally woke up and carried her Elsa doll to the kitchen counter with everyone else. “Morning everyone! I’m really excited for this trip! I hope I get to be a pretty city princess!”

[kndergartener]

-"G'morning, princess May"

With the four kids settled by the counter, Cali served breakfast for all of them, each waffle custom for each kid.

Pietro got one singular waffle, divided in four equal parts with honey on the side exactly how he always eats it, perfect.

-"Thank you, Cali"

He started eating one part at a time, dipping in the honey every two bites.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Haru and Penny were making a mess as they ate. “Thank you Cali this is so good oh my god! You’re like the best cook ever!” She said as she rubbed her tummy and smiled.

“Mhm! Cawi is the bestest sistew evew!” Haru said as she gave her sister a hug with her sticky, syrupy hands.

“Aww thanks. Now after breakfast, let’s get your suitcases and stuff packed since we have a train to catch. Penny, are you ready to be my co-pilot in this?” Cali asked sweetly, she knew this trip would be a lot so she wanted help from the oldest kid.

“I can help too! I’m a smart and responsible princess!” May chimed in as she had strawberry sauce all over her face.

[kndergartener]

-"uhm...Cali? Did you call my mamma to check if i can go? I'm not feeling bad anymore...!"

Pietro raised a finger to get Cali's attention, going back to eating once his question was made. He's never been to New York before! And...maybe it does sound a bit much but it could be a good adventure! He cant miss this.

-"If i can go...i'll go make my suitcase ready right now!"

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Yep! I checked with your mom! You’re all good to go.” Cali said as she gave him a little headpat.

“Yayyy! Now we have our super smart friend coming with us! I bet you’re gonna read all the signs and maps and things because you’re a super genius or something. I’m just a silly clown who’s here for the food, and the toys, and the pretty buildings, and my best friends!” Penny said as she let out a cheer of happiness causing Cali to laugh a bit.

“Yay! Pietwo is coming! Don’t wowwy, if you get sweepy ow feew yucky on dis twip, I’ll wet you hug my shawkies!” Haru said, trying to be a supportive friend.

[kndergartener]

The boy smiled wide and warmly at the support from his friends, finishing up his meal before getting up to wash it quickly to get to packing his stuff as soon as possible.

While at the sink, he giggled at what Penny and Haru said.

-"Heyy! Just because i'm smart doesnt mean i'm a genius! And...yeah, a sharky hug would make me feel better, thanks Haru"

He was done with his dishes and so he hurried off to the guest room where he was staying to pack what he would need.

[kndergartener]

As a fun summer trip, Cali decided to take Haru to New York City for a few days! Haru decided to invite all her friends: May, Pietro and her newest friend Penny! The kids had a sleepover the night before and now it was morning. Cali was already up and cooking waffles for breakfast. Penny was in her little indoor circus tent she brought and set up the living room, cuddling with her tons of plushies and snoring loudly.

Haru yawned and rubbed her little face. She stretched and walked out of her bedroom, dragging one of her blahaj behind her.

Pietro was actually sitting by the kitchen aisle, still sleepy but refusing to go back to his room. He had just taken his meds and was fussy about it, he perked up when Haru walked in dragging her blahaj.

He looks back at what Cali is cooking, mumbling something before he turns to Haru.

-"G'morning Haru..."

[haru-the-shork-child]

Haru smiled and sat next to him. “Awe you excited?! We’we going to New Yowk City!! Have you evew beened? Cawi said it’s supew fun!” Haru hugged her blahaj as she talked. “Hehe, if Penny doesn’t wake up on time shouwd I toot my twumpet to make her awake?”

[kndergartener]

-"New York?...uh...i need to ask my mamma...or the doctor..."

Pietro kept listening to Haru's yap, fixing her chair because it was askew...

-"Ah no, do not wake her up with the trumpet...its not nice."

He rests his head over his arms on the counter, mumbling some more.

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Hey Pietro, you ok? Do you wanna go back to sleep?” Cali asked as she checked on the sleepy boy. “The waffles are almost ready so maybe Haru can help get Penny and May up for me.” She said as she gave her little sister a headpat.

Haru giggled and ran over to Penny’s circus tent where Haru proceeded to poke Penny’s tummy until she woke up. Penny let out a big yawn and looked at Haru. “Morning little gremlin! Thanks for waking me up, I didn’t want to miss our awesome trip!” Penny ran over to the kitchen. “I smell yummy stuff! Come on Cali, give me some tasty waffles with strawberries and whipped cream and chocolate sauce and syrup! Also hi Pietro, how’s my favorite super smart sleepy seal boy!” Penny said as she sat down at the counter next to him.

[kndergartener]

-"I'm not sleepy, Cali..."

Obvious lie, but he's stubborn like that. He sits back up straight in his chair and fixes his glasses, yelping when Haru jumps off to go wake up Penny.

When both girls return, Pietro offers a tiny smile to Penny when she sat down.

-"G'morning Penny, i'm quite alright...and you?"

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Hungry for waffles duhh!” Penny said as she giggled and winked at Pietro.

May finally woke up and carried her Elsa doll to the kitchen counter with everyone else. “Morning everyone! I’m really excited for this trip! I hope I get to be a pretty city princess!”

[kndergartener]

-"G'morning, princess May"

With the four kids settled by the counter, Cali served breakfast for all of them, each waffle custom for each kid.

Pietro got one singular waffle, divided in four equal parts with honey on the side exactly how he always eats it, perfect.

-"Thank you, Cali"

He started eating one part at a time, dipping in the honey every two bites.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Haru and Penny were making a mess as they ate. “Thank you Cali this is so good oh my god! You’re like the best cook ever!” She said as she rubbed her tummy and smiled.

“Mhm! Cawi is the bestest sistew evew!” Haru said as she gave her sister a hug with her sticky, syrupy hands.

“Aww thanks. Now after breakfast, let’s get your suitcases and stuff packed since we have a train to catch. Penny, are you ready to be my co-pilot in this?” Cali asked sweetly, she knew this trip would be a lot so she wanted help from the oldest kid.

“I can help too! I’m a smart and responsible princess!” May chimed in as she had strawberry sauce all over her face.

[kndergartener]

-"uhm...Cali? Did you call my mamma to check if i can go? I'm not feeling bad anymore...!"

Pietro raised a finger to get Cali's attention, going back to eating once his question was made. He's never been to New York before! And...maybe it does sound a bit much but it could be a good adventure! He cant miss this.

-"If i can go...i'll go make my suitcase ready right now!"

[kndergartener]

As a fun summer trip, Cali decided to take Haru to New York City for a few days! Haru decided to invite all her friends: May, Pietro and her newest friend Penny! The kids had a sleepover the night before and now it was morning. Cali was already up and cooking waffles for breakfast. Penny was in her little indoor circus tent she brought and set up the living room, cuddling with her tons of plushies and snoring loudly.

Haru yawned and rubbed her little face. She stretched and walked out of her bedroom, dragging one of her blahaj behind her.

Pietro was actually sitting by the kitchen aisle, still sleepy but refusing to go back to his room. He had just taken his meds and was fussy about it, he perked up when Haru walked in dragging her blahaj.

He looks back at what Cali is cooking, mumbling something before he turns to Haru.

-"G'morning Haru..."

[haru-the-shork-child]

Haru smiled and sat next to him. “Awe you excited?! We’we going to New Yowk City!! Have you evew beened? Cawi said it’s supew fun!” Haru hugged her blahaj as she talked. “Hehe, if Penny doesn’t wake up on time shouwd I toot my twumpet to make her awake?”

[kndergartener]

-"New York?...uh...i need to ask my mamma...or the doctor..."

Pietro kept listening to Haru's yap, fixing her chair because it was askew...

-"Ah no, do not wake her up with the trumpet...its not nice."

He rests his head over his arms on the counter, mumbling some more.

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Hey Pietro, you ok? Do you wanna go back to sleep?” Cali asked as she checked on the sleepy boy. “The waffles are almost ready so maybe Haru can help get Penny and May up for me.” She said as she gave her little sister a headpat.

Haru giggled and ran over to Penny’s circus tent where Haru proceeded to poke Penny’s tummy until she woke up. Penny let out a big yawn and looked at Haru. “Morning little gremlin! Thanks for waking me up, I didn’t want to miss our awesome trip!” Penny ran over to the kitchen. “I smell yummy stuff! Come on Cali, give me some tasty waffles with strawberries and whipped cream and chocolate sauce and syrup! Also hi Pietro, how’s my favorite super smart sleepy seal boy!” Penny said as she sat down at the counter next to him.

[kndergartener]

-"I'm not sleepy, Cali..."

Obvious lie, but he's stubborn like that. He sits back up straight in his chair and fixes his glasses, yelping when Haru jumps off to go wake up Penny.

When both girls return, Pietro offers a tiny smile to Penny when she sat down.

-"G'morning Penny, i'm quite alright...and you?"

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Hungry for waffles duhh!” Penny said as she giggled and winked at Pietro.

May finally woke up and carried her Elsa doll to the kitchen counter with everyone else. “Morning everyone! I’m really excited for this trip! I hope I get to be a pretty city princess!”

[kndergartener]

-"G'morning, princess May"

With the four kids settled by the counter, Cali served breakfast for all of them, each waffle custom for each kid.

Pietro got one singular waffle, divided in four equal parts with honey on the side exactly how he always eats it, perfect.

-"Thank you, Cali"

He started eating one part at a time, dipping in the honey every two bites.

[kndergartener]

As a fun summer trip, Cali decided to take Haru to New York City for a few days! Haru decided to invite all her friends: May, Pietro and her newest friend Penny! The kids had a sleepover the night before and now it was morning. Cali was already up and cooking waffles for breakfast. Penny was in her little indoor circus tent she brought and set up the living room, cuddling with her tons of plushies and snoring loudly.

Haru yawned and rubbed her little face. She stretched and walked out of her bedroom, dragging one of her blahaj behind her.

Pietro was actually sitting by the kitchen aisle, still sleepy but refusing to go back to his room. He had just taken his meds and was fussy about it, he perked up when Haru walked in dragging her blahaj.

He looks back at what Cali is cooking, mumbling something before he turns to Haru.

-"G'morning Haru..."

[haru-the-shork-child]

Haru smiled and sat next to him. “Awe you excited?! We’we going to New Yowk City!! Have you evew beened? Cawi said it’s supew fun!” Haru hugged her blahaj as she talked. “Hehe, if Penny doesn’t wake up on time shouwd I toot my twumpet to make her awake?”

[kndergartener]

-"New York?...uh...i need to ask my mamma...or the doctor..."

Pietro kept listening to Haru's yap, fixing her chair because it was askew...

-"Ah no, do not wake her up with the trumpet...its not nice."

He rests his head over his arms on the counter, mumbling some more.

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Hey Pietro, you ok? Do you wanna go back to sleep?” Cali asked as she checked on the sleepy boy. “The waffles are almost ready so maybe Haru can help get Penny and May up for me.” She said as she gave her little sister a headpat.

Haru giggled and ran over to Penny’s circus tent where Haru proceeded to poke Penny’s tummy until she woke up. Penny let out a big yawn and looked at Haru. “Morning little gremlin! Thanks for waking me up, I didn’t want to miss our awesome trip!” Penny ran over to the kitchen. “I smell yummy stuff! Come on Cali, give me some tasty waffles with strawberries and whipped cream and chocolate sauce and syrup! Also hi Pietro, how’s my favorite super smart sleepy seal boy!” Penny said as she sat down at the counter next to him.

[kndergartener]

-"I'm not sleepy, Cali..."

Obvious lie, but he's stubborn like that. He sits back up straight in his chair and fixes his glasses, yelping when Haru jumps off to go wake up Penny.

When both girls return, Pietro offers a tiny smile to Penny when she sat down.

-"G'morning Penny, i'm quite alright...and you?"

[kndergartener]

As a fun summer trip, Cali decided to take Haru to New York City for a few days! Haru decided to invite all her friends: May, Pietro and her newest friend Penny! The kids had a sleepover the night before and now it was morning. Cali was already up and cooking waffles for breakfast. Penny was in her little indoor circus tent she brought and set up the living room, cuddling with her tons of plushies and snoring loudly.

Haru yawned and rubbed her little face. She stretched and walked out of her bedroom, dragging one of her blahaj behind her.

Pietro was actually sitting by the kitchen aisle, still sleepy but refusing to go back to his room. He had just taken his meds and was fussy about it, he perked up when Haru walked in dragging her blahaj.

He looks back at what Cali is cooking, mumbling something before he turns to Haru.

-"G'morning Haru..."

[haru-the-shork-child]

Haru smiled and sat next to him. “Awe you excited?! We’we going to New Yowk City!! Have you evew beened? Cawi said it’s supew fun!” Haru hugged her blahaj as she talked. “Hehe, if Penny doesn’t wake up on time shouwd I toot my twumpet to make her awake?”

[kndergartener]

-"New York?...uh...i need to ask my mamma...or the doctor..."

Pietro kept listening to Haru's yap, fixing her chair because it was askew...

-"Ah no, do not wake her up with the trumpet...its not nice."

He rests his head over his arms on the counter, mumbling some more.

[kndergartener]

As a fun summer trip, Cali decided to take Haru to New York City for a few days! Haru decided to invite all her friends: May, Pietro and her newest friend Penny! The kids had a sleepover the night before and now it was morning. Cali was already up and cooking waffles for breakfast. Penny was in her little indoor circus tent she brought and set up the living room, cuddling with her tons of plushies and snoring loudly.

Haru yawned and rubbed her little face. She stretched and walked out of her bedroom, dragging one of her blahaj behind her.

Pietro was actually sitting by the kitchen aisle, still sleepy but refusing to go back to his room. He had just taken his meds and was fussy about it, he perked up when Haru walked in dragging her blahaj.

He looks back at what Cali is cooking, mumbling something before he turns to Haru.

-"G'morning Haru..."

[kndergartener]

Cali had made plans to go to a fancy restaurant with her college friends and needed someone to supervise the sleepover of Haru, Pietro and May. So she decided to ask the kids new chaos friend Penny.

Penny was immediately down, packed up her backpack with toys, plushies and tons of snacks. She grabbed her tuba case and immediately ran over to Cali’s house.

Penny talked with Cali outside for a minute, giggling at the silly idea she had before coming into the living room, walking with her tuba and poorly playing a few notes to announce her entrance!

“Hellllo everyone! It’s your favorite silly clown Penny the Amazing! Did you guys like my theme song? I wrote it just now! I’m gonna be babysitting you gremlins tonight and it’s gonna be soooo fun” Penny said as she propped her tuba against the wall.

Pietro was sitting in the couch with May when Penny bursted in with her tuba "theme song", the boy winced at the loud noise but waved at Penny nonetheless.

-"Hi...mh...so you're gonna babysit us, cool..."

He rubbed his eyes with a bit too much force and snuggled back underneath his blanket. Normally Cali would babysit the three of them...and now Penny would be taking that role? Well, he guesses she's old enough to be somewhat responsible, but it will be quite an experience.

Cali's car departed from the driveway so the sleepover had officially started. How good of a babysitter can Penny be? Can she handle three little gremlins? They will find out tonight.

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Yay Penny!!!” Haru yelled as she ran over and hugged her. “I’m so happy You’we babysitting! You’we the funnest big kid evew!!”

“Aww, it’s super awesome to see you too Haru! Nice to see ya again Pietro, and it looks like we have a new friend here! Wanna introduce me? I promise I don’t bite, unless I’m like really hungry then I’d probably bite some chips or something!” Penny walked over to the living room and sat down on the carpet where all the toys were

[kndergartener]

-"new friend?..."

Pietro peeked out from the blanket, looked to the side and...oh right! May did not know Penny!

-"Ah-! Uhm...Penny, this is May...she's a very good friend of us...and she also goes to our school...mh"

he weakly gestured between May and their new babysitter, would these two also be friends? May is not as chaotic as Haru, more like a mix of him and her.

-"What are we gonna do tonight?"

The three of them had half-made plans for the sleepover but maybe Penny had more ideas.

[haru-the-shork-child]

“I’m May. I’m a princess girl and I’m a very pretty one.” May said with a smile as she spun around in her Disney princess dress.

“Oh my god that’s soooo cute! As far as the plan…I dunno. I’m 12, I don’t make plans I just kinda do whatever I want because being a big kid is awesome. That’s a joke, I still need my parents for stuff. Anyyyywaaaay! What do little kids like? Do you guys like clowns like I do, or do you find them scary? Oooh do you like Steven Universe, it’s my favorite show ever! .…uhhh, what else. Oh do you guys wanna play with my toys?! I brought tons of cool stuff!!” Penny yapped for a bit as she tried to figure out what she was doing.

[kndergartener]

Pietro yawned and had to listen to the yapping. No plans? So stick to the regular; movies, snacks, playtime, staying up past their bed times...yeah.

-"Play? We can play"

He wiggled his way out of his blanket nest and shuffled all the way to sit at the edge of the couch.

-"What toys did you bring, Penny?"

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Ok so! I brought juggling balls, honking horns, some of my Barbie dolls, my Sailor Moon toys I got imported from Japan for like 8 bajillion dollars, you guys could play my tuba if you want, and I also brought like 3 bags of chips, a container of the banana pudding I made, and my plushies!” Penny explained as she dumped out all of the stuff in her backpack and began to practice juggling with the balls she brought.

Haru grabbed an adorable plush clown and giggled. “Wook! It’s a penny pwush!” She said as she held it up to her

May looked at the Sailor Moon figures and began to try posing them in cool anime poses.

[kndergartener]

The boy hummed, finally managing to get to the floor safely, he just sits there for a few seconds before reaching for a barbie doll along with a little hair comb that was dumped along the other toys.

He brushed the doll's hair and adjusted her pretty dress, then crawled over the dollhouse set on the living room to place the doll there.

[haru-the-shork-child]

Penny walked over to check on Pietro. “Hey, you good little guy? Ya seem kinda out of it, you didn’t even laugh at my amazing entrance, which is ok I guess but you were a lot more energetic at the park when I met ya the first time.” She asked sweetly, showing off her caring side.

Meanwhile Haru had grabbed the honking horn and was running around with it and giggling loudly

[kndergartener]

Pietro winced at the horn's noises, clasping his hands over his ears.

-"Huh?...i'm fine i just...have days like these...its nothing bad enough..."

He smiled at Penny to try and not make her worry, he didn't want to ruin the sleepover! Plus, he doesn't feel genuinely bad at the moment.

-"My mamma said i was okay enough to come here...but i'll say if i start feeling bad"

He wasn't bothered that much by the noise so he reset his attention to the doll he was playing with.

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Ok! I’ll be here if you want jokes and hugs! Or food, I’m gonna order McDonald’s for you all for dinner since it’s yummy. Anyway I’m gonna go check on the others Okie?” Penny said as she gave Pietro a soft little hug and walked away.

May was looking at Penny’s tuba, wanting to try to play it. “It’s like Haru’s trumpet but super big! Ms. Penny, can I try it?” She asked politely.

“Of course! Let’s see what you got!” Penny encouraged.

May puffed out her cheeks and tried to play a note…it came out as a very tiny rumble.

[kndergartener]

Pietro nodded and continued playing when Penny walked away.

When May tried at playing the tuba and got a...not so great result, he giggled at the tiny rumble. Their playdates and sleepovers were already fun when Cali was looking over them...but with Penny? This was ten times better.

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Sorry. That wasn’t a very princess note.” May said as she pouted a bit.

“No no no it’s ok! You did super good! Thats how I started too! Anyway I’m gonna order some yummy McDonald’s now, what do you guys want? Cause I’m gonna get a ton of food. I’m a hongry girl, since I have a big tummy for kid. But that’s ok because I think I look super cute!” Penny said as she grabbed her phone.

Haru grabbed a big pile of her shark plushies and dumped them next to Pietro. “You wanna pway sharkies wif me?”

[kndergartener]

He flinched at pile of plushies, shuffling away just a bit before grabbing one.

-"Oh...we can play, yes"

Wait, Penny had mentioned she will order food, what will he ask for? Come on...think Pietro think!

-"Penny-! I uh...i...i want the nuggets with barbecue sauce...please."

Yeah, he always orders the same thing, its always a good meal choice, he thinks.

With his mind already made for dinner, he's ready to play with Haru.

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Ok! Got it!” Penny said as she ran over to go play princess with May.

Haru hugged her shark plushie and put it over her head. She ran around poorly humming the jaws theme and making chomping noises. “Rawwwwrrr! I’m a scawy shawkie and I’m gonna eat youuu if I don’t get my yummies soon!” She yelled as she bonked the shark against Penny. “I have a shawk fwiend too! Come on Pietwo! Pway awong!”

[kndergartener]

Pietro grabbed a shark plush and stumbled to stand up, wobbling over towards Haru to also bonk his own plushie against the eldest.

-"rawwwrrr! Get us our yummies or you will be dinner! Rawwwrr!"

he rounds around Penny, also bonking May in the process, also making chomping sounds like Haru.

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Oh nooo! Princess may help me I’m being eaten by sharks!” Penny said dramatically as she started to do her snorting laugh.

“I will not help. This is what my jester gets for not feeding me and my friends.” May said as she laughed and took a sip from her plastic teacup.

“Ok ok, my phone just buzzed and the food is here so stop eating me with shark plushies.” Penny said as she stood up and opened the door. She grabbed the bag of food and called everyone over to the kitchen table.

[kndergartener]

When Penny prompted the end of the shark attack Pietro stumbled to sit down, almost falling over but he was still laughing with a little bit a wheezing sound? Wiggling his shark plushie at May.

Once the food was set on the table, he stood up faster than he should've but managed to walk over to the table.

-"Can i have my food now please?"

He sat down at his favorite chair, far left by the right side of the table, and reached for the bag to try and get what he had asked for.

[haru-the-shork-child]

“Yep! It’s dinner time!” Penny said as she gave the kids their food and unpacked her own. “Ok so what do you guys wanna do after this?” Penny asked.

Haru was eating like a little gremlin stuffing her face with fries and getting ketchup everywhere. “I dunno?! I wanna pway, ow Watch a movie ow pway my twumpet!”

[kndergartener]

Upon receiving his nuggets with barbecue sauce, Pietro sorted every piece in a circle and put some sauce in the middle, he starts to eat one by one rather slow paced.

-"I think we should watch a movie..."

He took a pause to have a sip of his drink.

-"What do you think, Princess May?"

He liked the idea of a movie, maybe a marathon so everyone got to watch what they wanted. More playtime? Ehh...as long as there is not much movement involved but quiet and slow playing with Haru? Never heard of it. Trumpet playing? he hopes not.

[haru-the-shork-child]

“I wanna watch a movie and cuddle with my dolls. I’m a sleepy princess.” May said with a giggle. “Maybe Penny can make me tea so I can be a true princess.”

“Sure! I’d make you some tea you pretty little princess! Oooh maybe before we watch a movie, I can practice my clown routine and make you all laugh your butts off!” Penny said happily as she ate her burger.

[kndergartener]

Pietro had finished his food, now focused on sipping away at his drink.

-"So movies it is...what movie should we watch? I wanna watch Jurassic World Dominion..."

He pauses to take another sip and look around the table

-"But maybe that's too scary for you guys...any other suggestions?"