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earlgreytea68Athena folded her arms and frowned.
“What’s the matter?” the Doctor asked her, confused. “Don’t you like the zoo?”
“I do not approve of that,” she pointed.
“It’s a peacock,” he said, even more confused. He knew his clever daughter knew what a peacock was.
“Peacocks are beautiful. Peahens are dull. Why?” she demanded. “I bet the girl wants to be really pretty, too.”
The Doctor could have explained about mating habits and such but that seemed a bit much for a four-year-old. Even his four-year-old.
“I think they’re just showoffs,” continued Athena.
“Men frequently are,” said her mother, dryly.
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Date: 2009-12-12 01:11 am (UTC)And I have to ask you a question--are you familiar with the musical version of The Scarlet Pimpernel?
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Date: 2009-12-19 03:41 am (UTC)PEACOCKS!
Date: 2009-12-19 03:48 am (UTC)Think ye, sir: how those feathered males love to flaunt those tails....
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Date: 2009-12-19 04:25 am (UTC)And yes, why do the male birds get to be prettier?!
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Date: 2009-12-12 02:34 am (UTC)I'm loving these drabbles! I especially love this last line. It's so true. ;D
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Date: 2009-12-12 02:55 am (UTC)There you are! I really enjoyed this :) Rose is always there to impart wisdom onto her daughters.
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Date: 2009-12-12 04:32 am (UTC)This was very cute!
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Date: 2009-12-12 02:15 pm (UTC)Athena is awesome, and Rose doubly so :) And I can imagine the Doctor being all "What??" and Brem then writing in his journal! :D
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