Trouble doesn't bug her today.

But right after the end of the class, someone shows up to bug Trouble!

"Ooh, what's the occasion?"

"Trouble, Robin. Robin, Trouble," says Ethan, gesturing between them. "Make friends."

Bella raises an eyebrow at this interaction while she folds up her mat.

"Hi," says Robin.

"Hi!" says Trouble. "Do you like cupcakes? I will make you cupcakes."

"Ooh, I like you already."

"He also does pie," calls Bella, "and delivers."

"Ooooh," says Robin.

"I thought you might like each other."

"I admit nothing."

"Is that unusual?" inquires Robin.

"Unheard-of," says Trouble. He gives Ethan a hug.

Ethan permits hugging.

"Aww," says Robin. "So, Bella, tell me more about this pie."

"It was strawberry rhubarb - on request; I imagine there are other flavors. Arrived at our door at dinnertime. Still warm. Highly recommended source of pie, is Trouble."

"Oooooh," says Robin.

Ethan laughs.

Trouble snuggles him delightedly.

"And I'm also pretty sure he didn't poison us."

"Must've been a slow one if he did."

"Yeah. Maybe next week we start losing our hair, the week after that we come over all spotty..."

Robin laughs.