TM-169: Fragile

[starspangledcap]

[OOC: Takes place in the House of TM]

FragileA beam of wood, broken off from the ceiling, was balanced precariously a foot above her tiny chest. It was lying diagonally across the back of what had once been a living room sofa, the jagged splinters of its broken end threatening to tip at any second onto the floor, where a two-year-old child in a

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[starspangledcap]

Thank you, Val. I appreciate the compliment. But, really, your parents have had just as tough a job raising you and your brother in this world as Tony and I have had raising Sally. Dealing with a little closed-minded prejudice and a few surmountable legal hurdles is nothing compared to your godfather and cosmic radiation. And considering how well you turned out, I'd say I owe Mr. and Mrs. Richards a compliment as well. I couldn't have imagined a better friend for my daughter.

[starspangledcap]

Your ability to consistently think the best of others has always been one of your greatest strengths, Valeria. Optimist that I am, I could never dream of having such unshakable faith. Never change.

(And we've faced tougher foes than HERBIE, trust me. *grins* We're not easily frightened away.)

I remember that day; the Doombots wore green, you wore blue

[iron_tony]

You know, you give an answer like this, and what's left for me to say?

But. . .yeah. Just, yeah.

Re: I remember that day; the Doombots wore green, you wore blue

[starspangledcap]

You don't think I'm just a sappy old fool?

Re: I remember that day; the Doombots wore green, you wore blue

[iron_tony]

Well. Not "just."

(Oh, come on, you set yourself up for that one).

Re: I remember that day; the Doombots wore green, you wore blue

[starspangledcap]

I suppose I did. *smiles*

I guess it's a good thing you love me anyway.

[OOC: Rephrased because my initial response had been bugging me for the last hour.]