Inspired by: Honey and Tadashi taking care of a bunch of orphaned puppies and/or kittens.
It was times like this when Honey Lemon was glad that she helped out at the city's no-kill animal shelter. Today she had a group coming in to help for the day, and it was her first time being in charge of a group like this on her own. She felt an odd combination of nervousness and excitement. She didn't expect that feeling to be double, though, when her group walked in the front door, and Tadashi was at the front of the pack.
"Honey Lemon? What are you doing here?" he asked, a look of surprise on his face.
She smiled proudly. "I help out here- and today I happen to be the leader of your group. Don't start up any mutiny, Mister Hamada," she teased lightly, making him laugh. The group gathered and she clapped her hands together to get everyone's attention.
"Hello, everyone! My name is Honey Lemon, and I'm going to be your group leader today!" she started walking back through the halls, the group following closely behind. "Today we're going to be working with orphaned kittens and puppies that were found without their parents or siblings. Do we have any allergies to be concerned about?" she asked, stopping to turn around and look.
She nodded at the few who raised their hands. "Alright, you four stay behind after I divide up the group, okay?" She lead the group further down the hallway before she stopped in front of two doors. "Okay, the puppies and kittens are split up in these two rooms. I'll need about ten people in each room." After she divided up the group and those with allergies, she spoke once more. "Your job today is to play with and entertain the animals! Just make sure the play doesn't get too rough, and if they bite you, no matter how lightly, say 'uh-uh' in a firm voice. I think that's it…" she trailed off. "I'll be in the kitten room if you need me. Have fun!"
Honey watched the groups split up before she headed into the room full of kittens. As soon as she opened the door, her heart melted at the sight of Tadashi nuzzling his nose against a little grey tabby. "That's Hydro," she said, sitting down next to him.
He smiled at her. "Bit of an interesting name, there."
Honey glanced around the room before whispering, "Yeah, they really shouldn't have let me name him. The only names I know are the names of the elements."
Tadashi chuckled. "Hydrogen? Really, Honey?" he teased, gladly taking the opportunity to make a pun out of her name.
She rolled her eyes with a smile. "Yes, dear," she teased back.