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Understand what, kiddo? *of course she suspects, because she listens*

I um... Grandma says I'm like her and Grandpa and that you were the same...

*can't help it! she impulsively hugs him extra tight* Oh sweetheart.

*hugs her tightly* Got into a fight at school the other day.

*...* are you okay? *looks him over carefully, noting the split lip with a frown* Oh baby... Didn't that hurt? Does it hurt? *touches it extra gently* Did you put anything on it? Did my Daddy see it? *frets*

Just my lip. Made the other boy's nose bleed. *can't stop the small, almost self satisfied smile on his face, though he shakes his head and just as quickly it goes* He was annoying me, it wouldn't stop and I needed to do something. It's not just him though, it's everything. *hisses because it does hurt* No, Grandpa Henry didn't see it. Should I show him? He might get mad...

*can't help the laugh that slips out* Little tough man. *nods slowly* I know that feeling. Very well. Feels like you're going mad sometimes, doesn't it? *frowns again* Well, I'd hate for it to get infected... I think I've got something that'll help it though. And if you just wash it with antibacterial stuff a lot, that'll help. I don't think he'd get mad, Ed. I think he'd worry, which sometimes LOOKS like getting mad...

*giggles* Not like Grandpa though! Grandma says it might scar and girls will find it attractive later. *wrinkles his nose* I don't know why though. You do? Like cream or something? I think we have antibacterial stuff...in the bathroom cupboard. He MIGHT get mad though! He DOES get mad sometimes, and he doesn't like fighting.

No, not like your Grandpa. He's extra tough. *grins* she's probably right. She's awfully smart. *nods* Cream, yes. I've used it a lot. *glances down at her arms, then away. The scars have gotten better, but they're still there* He won't, as long as everyone's okay. He only gets mad when people are hurt bad.

Yes! He's the best Grandpa EVER! *grins* But why will they find it attractive? I don't understand... What cream? *looks down at her arms as she does, frowning a little, tilting his head* I don't think I hurt the other boy bad...

*grins* I'm sure they're both good. *ruffles his hair* Because girls like boys that are tough, even if they say they don't. It's a cream that helps things heal and makes for sure it doesn't get infected... *pushes her sleeves down* Well, I'm glad you didn't. I don't think he'd be too mad then.

*laughs and wrinkles his nose* And I'm tough! Just like Grandma and Grandpa! *grins* Aweseome, the cream sounds cool. *frowns as she pulls her sleeve down* I'll go and show him then, today.

You're totally tough! *nods* It works really well. *smiles, ignoring the look* You should. And talk to me when things get rough, okay? I'm always around.

Can I come round and get some? *smiles* Aunt Lizzie? Does it ever go away? Because it's bad today... *rubs his neck* and I want to hurt things, and I shouldn't.