on a mission

[kyaakone]

ej enters the room, focused

"Dada, do you want any hot cocoa?"
"No, thank you."

ej turns almost immediately

conversationally.  "How are you?"

ej hesitates

"I'm ok dada"

ej runs from the room and I can hear him in the next room

"Mama, Dada didn't want *any* cocoa"

Mission accomplished, kiddo.  Even with potential distractions.