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[yourothermother]

WHO: yourothermother, more_surreal, zeronator
WHAT: A little less eyeball-nomming, a lot more action.
WHEN: Evening, Wednesday 28 June
WHERE: The Other Mother's apartment building
WARNINGS: Intended eyeball nomming. Violence.

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[more_surreal]

The last few days should have been the best of Calvin's life. All he's ever wanted is what he wants, when he wants, exactly how he wants it- and that's what his new Mom has provided! Riding a velociraptor, real and amazing beneath him, was only the beginning of the things she could make. He should have been on cloud nine the whole time.

Instead, the feeling that something is terribly, terribly wrong that's been niggling in the back of his mind has only grown, as has his guilt for essentially ditching Harvey, and with him Billy, for someone who provided shinier toys. But those feelings don't stop him from running to the table when she calls- his new and improved parent never ever serves oatmeal.

"I'm here!" He yells. "What are we having tonight?"

[yourothermother]

"Something I thought you would like, dear," she says.

The Other Mother smiles and points to the table. As usual, it's just this side of a feast: juicy hamburgers grilled perfectly, with a table full of condiments, a casserole dish full of homemade macaroni & cheese, a fruit salad that went heavy on the whipped cream, homemade french fries, and cake for dessert.

She's gone all-out, of course. Their last meal is almost always the most splendid. It makes the process easier if they're happy. Her smile grows at the thought. After Calvin has eaten, her own hunger will finally go away.

And, at the head of the table--Calvin's place--there's a slim box, gift wrapped in shiny paper of Calvin's favourite color.

[more_surreal]

Calvin smiles as 'Mom' and chows down, rushing through the (fantastic) meal because ooh a present he's getting a present! A shiny one to boot! He wondered what it could be. It was probably something amazing!

...suddenly he remembered that he'd left Norton behind when he left Harvey's. And that robot dinosaur Harvey had gotten him after Billy had gotten his own animals. And that he didn't have Hobbes.

But then Calvin put those thoughts out of his head because whatever was in that box was sure to be great!

[yourothermother]

The Other Mother watched him rush through dinner with fond amusement. He must have been excited for his gift. She'd seen it before. She did not eat the way he did, but in the interests of appearance, she picked at the food on her plate.

She was just as happy as any child might be when dinner was finally over.

"Well, go on," she urged. "Open it!"