[He sidled in against Steve, still rubbing his tail against the said to speed up his transition. It was breezy enough in their choice spot where the water was quicker than usual to dry off, even if he was leaning in towards their baby's eager little fingers and nipping at Steve wherever possible.]
We should wait until he's passed the biting stage, since his teeth are sharp. [Long ago Steve had just accepted his oddness in appearance, but children could be vicious and James would no doubt reply by biting and perhaps eating the bully. He hummed as his legs formed, still speckled with scaling but parted and able to wrap around one of Steve's legs. He drew a finger down James' tail, feeling how it softened and little chubby legs were starting to be obvious.]
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We should wait until he's passed the biting stage, since his teeth are sharp. [Long ago Steve had just accepted his oddness in appearance, but children could be vicious and James would no doubt reply by biting and perhaps eating the bully. He hummed as his legs formed, still speckled with scaling but parted and able to wrap around one of Steve's legs. He drew a finger down James' tail, feeling how it softened and little chubby legs were starting to be obvious.]