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This was WAY more than a bit awkward. Azubahiel couldn't quite remember if this was a normal part of toddlerhood or not; her toddler days were a blur to her. Her darling little daughter had, well....she was now a he. And 'Zuba wasn't sure whether she should be concerned or not. The split spawn picked up the phone, pausing as she flipped through her address/phone number book. Ebony babysat kids, so she might have some insight, right? She hoped so.

She dialed in the number and waited for her friend to answer. "Hello, Ebony?" she asked, her tone soft and calm. "Can I ask you a question about kids?"

"Thanks." 'Zuba said in advance before pausing, thinking of how to word her question. "Do children normally change genders when they're toddlers?" she asked, hoping that she didn't sound as stupid as she felt.

'Zuba nodded at the phone before remembering that her friend couldn't see the gesture. "Yeah...Cabonna turned into a boy...." she said, worry starting to creep into her tone. "Was hoping it was normal... the parenting books don't cover this." She knew that for a fact; she'd checked all of hers over thrice-fold.

"Okay...." 'Zuba said, nodding. "Thanks, Ebby. See you in a bit." she added, her tone saturated with gratitude. She hung the phone up, looking across the living room to her little boy. The little candycane snake was preoccupied with playing with his dollies, much to busy to notice his mother's panic, thank goodness.

'Zuba answered the door, smiling a little at her friend. "Hey, Ebony." she greeted, stepping aside to let her friend in. "Thanks again for coming over. Sorry for bothering you." she apologized, a bit embarrassed. "Bonbon's right over there, by the couch."

The green-haired child looked up as his named was mentioned, a grin spreading across his little face. "Hi!" he greeted, grinning as he waved to the new person at the door.

Cabonna grinned, hugging the nice new lady. "I good." he said, nodding once. "I C'bonna! Who you?" the toddler asked, tilting his head to the side. "You Momma Zu's friend?"

One thing 'Zuba was definitely thankful for: her little BonBon was still the same personality-wise. She closed the door, walking over to her friend and son. "BonBon, this my friend, Ebony. Ebony, this is my dau...my son, Cabonna." she said, catching herself.

"Auntie Eb!" the toddler said, giggling as he hugged his newly-dubbed aunt.

"Sorry about that, Ebby." 'Zuba said, chuckling once. "Sh-...he has a think with calling everyone relatives." Oh, this was SO going to take some getting used to.

Cabonna giggled, quite happy with the attention. Then again, the little snake child was happy with just about anything. "Feel bit diff-ent. Hair shorter and voice changeded." He explained, then shrugged. "But I okies! Found shiny under couch!" The little boy held up a penny for his newly-dubbed auntie and momma to see.

'Zuba took a seat on the couch next to the purple spawn. "That's a pretty penny." she confirmed, nodding a smiling faintly. She knew she shouldn't be worried; Cabonna seemed completely fine. But, she couldn't help it. Ah, the joys of first-time mother anxiety. "So, what do you think?" she asked, looking to Ebony.

"I hope so." 'Zuba said, nodding. Her friend's assessment was definitely comforting, and got rid of most of her worry. Not all, but most. "Thanks for coming over....sorry for wasting you time, Ebby." she said sheepishly, feeling a bit embarassed. Seems she'd been worried over nothing.

BonBon's eyes widened, jaw dropping. "Penny? Here, pennypennypenny!" He called, flipping over so he was hanging over the edge of the couch, looking under. Maybe the penny had gone back home under there?