Elias

*Elias was still asleep on the sofa.* *Maia placed the little rabbit on a blanket.* *The little animal gave a little jump.* —Elias. *He opened his eyes.* -Hmm...? -Look. *Elias saw the rabbit.* *He joined immediately.* —... -That? —It's beautiful. *Maia smiled.* —I thought you were sleeping. -Was. *Elias stretched out his arms.* —Give it to me. *Maia carefully handed him the bunny.* *Elias settled it against his chest.* -Hi babe... *The rabbit wiggled its nose.* —Aww... *Maia looked at him amused.* —Five minutes ago you wanted to sleep. -Not anymore. —And your schedule? —It can wait. *The rabbit settled down on his pajamas.* *Elias began to gently stroke her little head.* —Look at its little ears... —You like them a lot. -Lot. *Maia let out a giggle.* —So I can bring another one? *Elias looked up.* -Other? -Yeah. *Pause.* —How many do you have? *Maia smiled.* —... —Maia. -Five. *Elias stared at her.* -FIVE? —They're my bunnies. *Elias looked at the little boy he was holding in his arms.* *Then he smiled.* -Well... —Well, what? —Now they're my bunnies too. *Maia smiled.* —I knew you'd say that. *The rabbit wiggled its nose.* *Elias gave her a little kiss on the head.* —They're too cute. *Maia sat down next to him.* —And you're too snobby. -Let me. —Prince. -Be quiet. *The rabbit fell asleep between the two of them.* —...But you can tell me that tomorrow. *Maia burst out laughing.*