25th March 2013 Monday

Day 84

Little note; I just want to stress how much I love your reviews! Everyone has been so nice and supportive, love you all.

Not to sound scary or anything, but I saw real life Zap on the train today! Granted this guy had brown eyes, but his hair was like wind swept up in to a point on the back of his head and…he had his sunglasses sitting on top of his head. It was uncanny!

Disclaimer: If I say this one more time, something I won't own anymore is my dignity…

The leader at Hamilton habitat wandered the halls with a huge smile on his face. A tiny infant, his newborn son, rested comfortably in his arms as the new father gave him the tour of his home.

"And here we keep the lava glow worms," his voice was a whisper as he pointed to the enclosure. "They are named that because to reach the next stage in their life cycle; they must expose themselves to temperatures similar to boiling hot lava."

The infant stirred while he slept, uncaring at what the leader had to say.

"Well that's true," Dex agreed with the imaginary conversation he was having with his son. "When it's underground, lava is known as magma. You're so smart, little one."

He pulled the child closer in to a hug, walking him into the next room.

"And this is where Tung sits for hours on end while watching the television," his hand dropped sadly to his side after the gesture, his face turning to a frown. "It usually is a distraction, but Tung works hard to get his television privileges."

He rested the baby in his lap while taking a seat. "Let's see what's on."

The television responded to the leader's voice, activating the screen to the latest channel. Dex's face dropped slightly at the sight.

"Welcome to Nature 3000," oh no, not again.

"It has come to our attention that Winston Hamilton's Habitat has officially closed its doors to the public, stating that it is unfit to support a community on its shoulders," the entomologist cuddled his child closer to him. "We spoke with Winston Hamilton himself earlier today."

Dex watched on in confusion as his father's image appeared. "Mr Hamilton, do you regret your actions?"

"Of course not," his reply was coarse and static. "It's better for all involved that we discontinue our franchise."

"But why now? What has changed in the last couple of weeks to make you decided that; this is it?" Winston pinched his nose, shifting his glasses in the process.

"I suppose, some things are more important," for a second, Dex could've sworn his father looked at him. His eyes fell down to his son.

"You hear that, Junior?" he murmured, rocking the infant up and down. "Your granddad came through."

Dex smiled, contently watching the rest of the interview. Winston Junior gurgled, bringing his father's attention back to his baby.

"I guess someone needs feeding," he spoke, lifting the child up in to the air. He turned the television off with his voice, standing up from the seat.

"You're lucky, little one," he commented as the two headed through the door. "You're named after a great man."

Aww how cute is Dex's nickname for Junior. Anyway, ideas, images and reviews welcomed! R&R!