looks worried-doesn't she like kiwis?

actually thinks they are really cute! But they don't belong in the outback's of Australia, where they can get eaten by vicious dingos.

squeaks-he didn't think of that! He swipes it up into his arms, afraid of crocodiles too.

it's best Brett took the little kiwi back, even though she really likes it.

give her a picture of a kiwi so at least she can continue to appreciate their cuteness. 'Dingos are cute too. Just...more vicious.'

agrees. "Especially pups! They're adorable, but you do not want to get involved with the parents.."

'Even kiwi parents give a nasty bite occasionally.' Also agrees that parents of most species are rather terrifying...

puts up her index finger, "But at least they won't eat you!"

'Trust me, that won't stop them trying!' he laughs. The kiwi in his hand looks up innocently.

'awws' at the little bird. "Will it bite if I pet it?"

shakes his head. 'No, only if you're in danger of stepping on it's nest will a kiwi nip you. This one seems really friendly!' He holds it_

out to her.

slowly stretches her hand out and pets it's head. "It's fluffy! That's so cuuuuute~" She coos at it.

'It can get cold in New Zealand, I guess.' he smiles, patting it's tiny head softly. 'Sometimes you need a nice warm coat,'

imagines little kiwi's wearing coats of different colours. "Do you dress up your kiwis?"

looks embarrassed. 'Uh...yeah, sometimes. They like it too.' he adds the last part quickly.

giggles. "Awwwe~ Show me pictures next time, okay?" She really wants to see it now.

surprised she didn't laugh, and grins. 'Deal! I have loads of photos at home. Hidden, of course. Scotland would have a field day if he_

found them.' He pats her head.

tilts her head to the side. "Uncle Scotland? Why would he that?"

shrugs. 'Eh...he just takes great joy in teasing me about my habbits. Either that or he gets mad that his *son* has strange hobbies.'

frowns. "That isn't very nice of him! And you don't have strange hobbies. Just... Not-very normal ones~"

her wording. It's less harsh than he's used to. 'I'll tell you one thing he's proud of. Our rugby teams. Yours, Alex's and mine. He seems_

to think that makes up for our, or *my*, poor points. So he isn't that bad.' He grins.

really happy to hear that. " That's cuz rugby's so cool! But rugby isn't everything. I'm sure there're other things he's proud of!"

pauses to think about that. 'Hmm...I dunno. I guess he does like Australian kangaroos if I remember right...'

beams. "I have those in my backyard! I rode on one once."

grins, 'Your kidding! Can I touch one sometime? I was always afraid they'd kick me!'

grins back, "Sure! Actually there should be one there right now. Wanna go see?"

's eyes widen in excitement. 'Really? Right now? That would be awesome! Let's go!'

takes him to the backyard through the side door. "Garoo~ Are you here?" She calls out and notices the big creature nibbling away the grass.

in awe as his eyes land on the kangaroo. 'Wow, it's awesome! So much bigger than I expected!' he carefully approaches it, unsure what to do.

grins at Brett before running up to kangaroo. "Heya Garoo! This is Brett, wanna take him for a ride?" She points to Brett and the kangaroo

_follows he finger. He sniffs out Brett before making a grunt noise.

looks at her hesitently, 'Does that mean yes? C-cause I don't want to be kicked in the face...'

nods. "Yeah (maybe), and he's pretty friendly! I've known him for a very long time now." She grins, petting Garoo.

nods, and slowly climbs onto the kangaroo. Once he securely wraps his arm around his neck, he grins down at her. 'This *is* fun!'

smiles back at him. "You haven't seen the best part yet!" She pats the side of Garoo and he starts jumping around the field.

yelps out and clutches on for dear life. At first he's shouting profanities mixed with 'Get me off, get me off!' but soon he is cheering._

'THIS-' jump '-IS-' jump '-SO-' jump 'FUN!' He is puffing with a smile on his face when the kangaroo finally stops.

laughs really hard at Brett's reaction. "See? He's not harmful! But you must give him a treat after every ride, or he'll get mad."

'Oh, alright.' He slides off and digs around in his pockets, eventually pulling out wrapped cupcake. 'Here ya go, big fella,' he feeds him.

stares at him. "I hope that's made of natural ingredients." :|

looks down at his now empty hand. 'I...don't know. Maybe.' He looks up. 'It was made in New Zealand. We use natural ingrediants, right?'

he's right about that. "It seems like he really liked it though!" She smiles as the kangaroo grunts happily.

'Well...if he gets ill, I'll pay the vet bill.' he assures her, now worried about what was in the cupcake. 'Yeah. If he is ok, I'l be sure_

to bring more round to him if I can ride him again!' he pats his head.

grins. "Okay! I'm sure he'll want ya to come back since you're so nice to him. I want some cupcakes next time too." She pouts a little.

for her - why didn't he bring another? He walks to her and puts an arm around her shoulders. 'Tell you what. You tell me your favourite_

flavor of cupcake and I'll get you a dozen to make up for today.' he smiles.

's face lights up. "Really? Okay! I loooove chocolate cupcakes~" She hugs him from the side.

nods-he can get those! He cuddles her back and then lifts her up onto his shoulders. 'Then cupcakes you shall have!'

clutches him tightly. "Right now?"

about it and then breaks out in a grin. 'Yeah! I don't see why not! Let's go, I know just the bakery!' He takes her hand and begins to lead_

her towards the shopping area.

follows him with a wide smile. "Ooooh~ Which bakery? I know a few around here."

'Greenland and I used to go there together for cakes all the time-It's owned by the nicest elderly couple you'll ever meet.' He quotes their

' 'We won't sell anything that isn't 100% love', or something like that.' He leads her inside the bakery and is met with a gust of pure_

deliciousness. 'Ah, smells good, huh?'