I need to figure out what to dress as for Halloween.ᅠ

Wouldn't you rather want to dress as something meaningful .ᐣᅠ

Please don't.ᅠ Something meaningful to you.ᅠ You like your sperm provider,ᅠ right .ᐣᅠ

(ᅠ wriggling her eyebrows at him,ᅠ Xina had clearly been messing with him.ᅠ) Of course I am.ᅠ

I'd never think that low of you.ᅠ So are you going to tell me about something that's meaningful to you .ᐣᅠ

(ᅠ returning the stare.ᅠ) Considering both our brains,ᅠ we can make that work. (ᅠ pausing for a moment,ᅠ Xina thought over her next words before speaking.ᅠ) I do make a mean cup of tea.ᅠ Should you want it.ᅠ

I may have the whole thing,ᅠ but what's in it for me .ᐣᅠ

You've got yourself a deal,ᅠ good sir.ᅠ

I'm sure it's going to be very entertaining.ᅠ For me.ᅠ

So you want me to return the gift or .ᐣᅠ

There's only one thing you have in common with your variants,ᅠ besides bad parents,ᅠ and that's your birthday.ᅠ And you like 'em strange.ᅠ

(ᅠ allowing a satisfied grin to play on her lips.ᅠ) Just because you've never had an actual birthday,ᅠ doesn't it mean you don't deserve one now.ᅠᅠ

Perhaps,ᅠ but wanting to celebrate you managing to survive another year should not be a bad thing.ᅠ

I think your life is worth celebrating.ᅠ Now tell me,ᅠ are you going to accept the gift .ᐣᅠ

(ᅠ grinning his way,ᅠ Xina very much enjoyed the fact he tried not to be rude to her.ᅠ handing over a bag with festive paper sticking out —ᅠ it may,ᅠ or may not contain a mug saying ; silliest scientist .ᐟᅠ)

Of course you're going to open it .ᐟᅠ I want to see your reaction.ᅠ

(ᅠ leaning closer,ᅠ Xina wanted to be able to see every little reaction.ᅠ smiling oh so proudly.ᅠ) You're welcome,ᅠ Mig.ᅠ Thought it would be more personal than getting a generic one.ᅠ

One that I stand by.ᅠ (ᅠ and just when she thought she couldn't feel any more special.ᅠ)

That's bold,⠀ coming from you.⠀