[Pointing at his toucan-like bill gets a snort out of the kid. For all the lack of handholding this kind of exchange is just as intimate and affectionate despite the challenges laid down.]
Deal.
[Then he looks up at the chosen place. Of course, a Roman affair as the kid walks into the arena ready to play some gladiator games with the big dogs, or big dog in this case.] You first.
[He gestures for Larry to enter because age before beauty.]
no subject
Deal.
[Then he looks up at the chosen place. Of course, a Roman affair as the kid walks into the arena ready to play some gladiator games with the big dogs, or big dog in this case.] You first.
[He gestures for Larry to enter because age before beauty.]