No worries: The first chapter will be the only one in this style. Please R&R.


''No.''
''Come on.''
''No.''
''Why not?''
Heavy sigh. ''I told you that ten times already. I have no need for a pet.''
Soft grumble. ''Right. Had we asked for a cat, you would have said yes.''
Silence. Response softer than grumble. ''Maybe.''
''You've got to be kidding me.''
''Well, I just like those better than dogs.''
''Okay. Imagine how happy a cat would make you.''
No reply.
''Now try to imagine how happy a dog would make us.''
''This is mean.''
''Mommyyyyy.'' New tactic. ''Can we pleeeease have a doooog?''
''This is even meaner!''
Merely a grin.
''Mommymommymommy, I would love you soooo much!''
''That's the spirit! Come on, tell her.''
''For crying out loud, you two are awful! This is a conspiracy!''
''Mommyyyy!''
Snort. ''Darliiiing.''
''You... Men! What is this, the Nara household in reverse?''
''Owch.''
''Ooooh, mom said something rude, dad. What now?''
Thoughtful look. ''I think we should punish her.''
Feigned innocence. ''But how?''
''I think she should buy us a -''
''No, don't you d-''
''- Dog.''
''Oh please.''
''Yeah mom, buy us a dog!''
''Or else we'll tell them.'' '
'Tell who what?'' Slightly confused tone.
High-pitched twist to normally baritone voice.
''What is this, the Nara household in reverse?''
A child's giggle, and red cheeks. ''Oh, fine, whatever.''
Attention on son. ''Did she just... ?''
Gaze returned. ''Dad, I think that mommy...''
''Sweetheart, would you care to repeat that?''
''No. You heard it well enough.''
''Mommyyyy.''
''Nara household.''
''Alright, yes, you can have a dog. Could you please let me read in peace now?'' Turn.
Silence. Two huge grins.
''Hey dad. Are you thinking what I'm thinking?''
''Oh, I think so.''
''What are you thinking?''
''I think -'' Smirk at wife's back. ''- We've won.''
Loud squeak. ''WE WIIIIIN!''
Turn. ''Enough, thank you.''
Ignoring. ''I told you us men will always prevail. Just you re-''
''Stop it.''
Silence. Turn. Silence.
Chuckles.
''Hey dad.''
''Hm?''
''Let's have mom buy the dog.''
''Enough!''