Third Floor Common Room, Saturday Afternoon

[blessed_twice]

At some point, Wyatt grew bored with the blocks and orbed out of Chris's room into the common room. The TV had some cartoons on, but Wyatt changed the channel. Anyone observing might note he wasn't using the remote to do it.

He found a channel with a movie about dragons on it and clapped in delight. He liked dragons. He wanted a dragon. So he started to call it out of the TV.

But as luck would have it, he took a step backwards and stepped on the actual remote control, changing the channel to a popular children's show. And what he called out of the TV wasn't exactly a dragon.

It was a singing purple dinosaur. "I love you, you love me, we're a happy family. With a great big hug and a kiss from me to you, won't you say you love me too?"


[Open, of course. Based on canon, but Barney wasn't entirely my idea. *bats eyes innocently* ;) ]

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"How about a hug?" the dinosaur said, holding out its arms.

[absolutesnark]

Summer backed away slightly. "No, I'm good."

[blessed_twice]

It's a sad thing to see a giant purple dinosaur pout. "Do you want to sing a song with me?" it said.

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"What song?" Summer asked. She was still keeping her distance.

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"What kind of songs do you like to sing?" the dinosaur asked.

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"I dunno," Summer shrugged. "What do you like to sing?"

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"Oh Mr. Sun. Sun. Mr. golden sun. Please shine down on me.
Oh Mr. Sun. Sun. Mr. golden sun. Hiding behind a tree.
These little children are asking you. To please come out so we can play with you.
Oh Mr. Sun. Sun. Mr. golden sun. Please shine down on me."

[absolutesnark]

Summer stared in terror, glad there was a weetiny plastic fork in her purse in case she had to use it.

[blessed_twice]

The dinosaur continued the song.

"Oh Mr. Sun. Sun. Mr. golden sun. Please shine down on me.
Oh Mr. Sun. Sun. Mr. golden sun. Hiding behind a tree.
These little children are asking you. To please come out so we can play with you.
Oh Mr. Sun. Sun. Mr. golden sun. Please shine down on, please shine down on,
Please shine down on me!"

[absolutesnark]

"I have a fork," Summer finally admitted. "And I'm not afraid to use it."

[blessed_twice]

"Forks are for eating," the dinosaur said. "Do you eat all your fruits and vegetables?"

[absolutesnark]

"Only the ones I like," Summer replied.

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"Do you like broccoli?" the dinosaur asked. "It's good for you!"

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"Broccoli? Ew!" Summer said, making a disgusted face.

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"It helps you grow big and strong!" the dinosaur said.

[absolutesnark]

"Does not," Summer replied. "Parents only tell kids that so they will eat it."

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"You should listen to your parents, they know what's best," the dinosaur said.

[absolutesnark]

"If my dad knew what was best, he wouldn't have married my stepmonster," Summer said simply.

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"Now, now, don't call her a monster," the dinosaur said.

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"But I don't like her," Summer said with a shrug.

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"Your parents love you very much," the dinosaur said.

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"My mom is never around," Summer said.

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"I'm sure she loves you," the dinosaur said encouragingly.

[absolutesnark]

"She cares more about the man that made my parents get a divorce," Summer sighed.

[blessed_twice]

The dinosaur flailed, uncertain about what to say. Kids were supposed to be happy!