Can I Keep It?

"Ooh! I want this one!"

"We talked about this. I said we could look, but you're not ready for a pet."

"But, Mom!"

"Don't make me regret bringing you."

"Isn't it cute though?"

"Yes, but it's also a big responsibility."

"But it's just a little one."

"You still have to take care of them when they grow up."

"But I will! I promise!"

"I said, no."

The tiny dragon took flight and landed next to her mother. "It's not fair."

"I know, but human children are too much work for someone your age. Maybe we'll come back when you're older."