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[kazilik]

[Iskierka is in her suite today, frowning at a hole in her wall, close to the floor. Through the hole can be seen the back legs and shell of a young turtle, and Iskierka huffs a moment, as she sees what her adopted progeny is up to. The turtle's happily munching away on a fine piece of cloth, draped somewhat artfully on a wall and pinned there.]

Yin! Do not eat that, it is not filling at all. [She abandons the console for a moment to attempt to hold the young turtle back, and then shoves the tapestry up a bit higher.]

Come along, Yin, we shall find you some fish or some plants; perhaps a stew -- may turtles eat stew? I suppose that Gong Su would know, but he is not here.

[Then her neck cranes back towards the console, still keeping a firm claw on the erstwhile Yin.]

Does anyone know what young turtles might eat?

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[afirewithfashion]

Something a little less fashionable, I hope.

[kazilik]

It is very rude of her; but she does not know any better, I suppose.

[afirewithfashion]

She is just a child.

Honestly, I have no idea what turtles eat. Vegetables, or...?

[kazilik]

Perhaps. I have never considered it, do you think I should enquire of Temeraire?

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[solo_patria]

[The turtle...him? her? it? Enjolras is not sure how you tell with turtles... is kind of adorable, really, though Enjolras has never quite had a soft spot for reptiles before. Things can change, he supposes, laughing a little as he watches the antics going on there.]

Oh that IS likely bad for...Yin, did you say? I think fish, as you suggested. I seem to remember sea turtles liking that. [And he can also ask Combeferre, he figures.]

It's good to meet them at last.

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[kazilik]

Yes, Toph picked her name. [And Yin is coming and nosing at the console now, excitedly, sending out a 'hello' in Enjolras' direction.]

I can certainly catch a great amount of fish, I just do not know how he would like to eat it.

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[solo_patria]

Oh that IS a good point, [Enjolras is frowning, rather thoughtfully, as he considers.] Do you suppose he would tell you if he prefers it should you ask? And hello, Yin. [He's casting a nod in the turtle's direction.] it is good to finally meet you.

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[kazilik]

She prefers most anything, as you can see; I was only wondering if she might like a fish stew, perhaps.

[action]? - let me know if it doesn't work!

[dustonmyfeet]

[Toph is crouched on the floor where she can feel everything going on, grinning at the little turtle's exploits.]

She's got to explore.

[A pause.]

. . . I don't know what turtles eat, but whatever they eat, we're going to need a lot of it.

[kazilik]

Well, yes, but I would prefer it if she did not eat my cloth.

I expect they eat fish; I can certainly catch quite a lot of that if I must.

[dustonmyfeet]

. . . Yeah. Gonna leave that one to you.

[Toph can't swim, and though she'll hang out near the water, she's not wild about getting too close.]

Don't know a lot about little kids, but I think they put a lot in their mouths or something.

[Yin is now reaching for something else.]

. . . I think we're gonna have a lot of drool.

[Which is kind of awesome, really. Reminds her of Appa. (Unless Toph is the one getting wet, of course. Then it's not quite so awesome.)]

[angermanaging]

[Uh.

Maybe Bruce should be glad one of his co-parents is a dragon, and therefore capable of shepherding their car-sized adoptee around easily... But he's more glad that it's not currently in his apartment putting a hole there. Still, this is partly his responsibility, and Bruce does care about the thing, even if he's exasperated about getting roped into this.]

Usually insects, fish, and leafy vegetables, I think. [He did some research on this, okay.] Do you... want me to get some together and bring it over? To save your wall hanging.

threadjack?

[dustonmyfeet]

Insects, huh?

I could probably help with that. [Her nose wrinkles.] . . . Except with the fact it's winter.

Don't suppose you have any monster bugs crawling around your lab.

[Only half-serious. This little one is going to need a lot of food. They'd need regular-sized insects by the pound.]

yes please!

[angermanaging]

[Extremely dryly,] Fresh out. I don't deal with... monster bugs.

I was more going to go for the fish and vegetables. I can afford it. [Bruce doesn't really have much to use his salary on, to be honest, since Tony gives him a separate budget for work supplies. He's used to living extremely frugally, and it's left him with substantial savings.]

[kazilik]

If you might find the insects and the vegetables, I think I may supply the fish. I catch some very nearly daily, anyhow, it will be no great trouble to add some to it.

[angermanaging]

I guess we’re each taking one. Seems fitting. I’ll get the vegetables.

[Short pause.]

You don’t mind keeping her with you, right? I can’t really… She’d be a wreck at work. [SUV sized turtle in his lab—yeah, no.]

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[wintershepherd]

[ Jack might not be a turtle papa but he can't help but have taken a shine to the vehicle-sized hatchlings. ]

Yin, huh? That's a really pretty name.

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[kazilik]

It is; Toph chose it. [And she can't help but be a bit proud of her own adopted hatchling, tugging her away from that fabric again.]

I think Yin agrees.

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[wintershepherd]

Looks like she's ready to explore! It's a big world for her to discover.

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[demon_brat]

Almost anything, by the looks of it. But Asti eats kelp from the bottom of the ocean, so edible plant food will probably be the best, to begin with. Possibly seaweeds.

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[kazilik]

[There is a wrinkle of her dragony snout, there, and a note of distaste in her voice.]

Seaweeds? But those are so very dull, and salty, they are only good when you have cooked them.

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[demon_brat]

>Tt.< You could try doing that, too, if you wish.

[backinakidflash]

That might be the cutest thing I've ever seen.

Other people have said fish and plants. I don't see why Yin couldn't have a stew. Might be a good idea, anyway. I don't know if baby turtle continents are used to being parentless like baby turtles back home, but making the food mushier wouldn't hurt anything. I don't think it should be any hotter than lukewarm when you give it to... her?

[kazilik]

Alright, I suppose I shall find her makings for a stew, then. And someone who knows how to cook, I can light a fire and keep an eye on it, perhaps; but I do not know the slightest thing about cooking.

[backinakidflash]

Stew's easy! Besides, you don't want to do spices in it cause it's not part of a turtle diet. Throw everything in a pot, put in enough water til it floats, cook it til it almost falls apart when you poke it.