preteens. loyal, stubborn, strong, curious, sweet, heart of gold, acrobatic, skilled, talented, full of potential.
Dick watched in awe as you threw a steak to the lions. You were the lion tamer that had joined his family’s circus a year ago. Dick looked up to you.
He followed you around, chattered and talked your ear off, watched you interact with the lions. He adored you and your talents. Even though he was a skilled acrobatic, he could never be like you.
He smiled, looking up at you. “Do they bite? Can I feed one?” he asked, his eyes shining with wonder. “Please? I’ll be so careful!” he pleaded.