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“Do another, Aunty!” Emily’s niece cried in excitement. Emily chuckled at Natasha’s encouragement.
“Alright, little lady. What do you want to see next?” She asked the dark-haired little girl.
“Do- do a panda!” Nat shouted. Emily shifted into the requested animal and Nat squealed in delight. Emily held the form until Nat seemed to have her fill, changing back into her regular self.
“Aunty Em, can I do that?” She demanded once her favorite relative was human again. Emily paused for a moment, taken off guard by the question.
“I don't know, hun. It's possible.” She said. It was true, she really had no clue. The child nodded very seriously.
“Okay.” She nodded again. Emily picked her up and laughed in response to the resulting giggle.
“What do you want for lunch, huh? No, wait, let me guess. Mac’n’cheese?” She asked and the girl looked at her in awe.
“Are you a mind reader, too?” She whispered.
“No, but,” her voice dropped to a conspiratorial whisper. “I have a friend who is.”
“Who?” She asked, her voice dropping to match.
“I might take you to meet him- after we eat lunch.” She said and carried her to the kitchen.
“All of your friends are so much cooler than mom’s.” She commented.
“Trust me, I know.” She told Nat as she set her on the counter. She was sure that the girl would die of excitement if she found out just how much cooler her friends were.