Plot Idea: I Shall Call You...

Hearing begging vocalizations emitting from behind me, I turn to see one of the pups has his pleading, beady orbs on the delectable gecko that took me several minutes to extract from the ground. An initial sense of reluctance permeates through my system, not wanting to relinquish it and permit my arduous work of obtaining this rare delicacy to go to waste.

"Oh, nuh-uh! You're not getting my gecko. Not after I just spent an eternity yanking it from the ground, so you can just forget about it, Pipsqueak." I chided, grasping the struggling gecko in both of my hands tightly while pressing it against my chest protectively.

The pup's vocalizations cease, deciding to activate his charm by sitting on his haunches, tipping his head to the left and making eye contact with at me, his dilated, beady pupils gleaming adorably with plea.

"D'aawwww! How could I say no to such an adorable face? Eh, okay. You can have it, little guy." I permit fondly. "Enjoy!" ^_^

I hold the petrified gecko out in the palms of both of my hands in front of the little one, the pupils of my orbs shrinking and gritting my teeth as I felt his miniscule, scraggy teeth plunge into my right ring and middle finger in the process of him taking the prey item, drawing blood.

"D'oh! OW! Man, your teeth are sharp! Holy scorpions that hurt!" I exclaimed, inhaling sharply as I notice blood oozing from the tiny puncture wounds and felt the burning sensation developing.

Suddenly, I'm struck with identity inspiration.

"Oooh, I know! I shall call you.... Hemoglobin. Yeah, that name seems appropriate for you since you're capable of drawing blood." I teased

I giggle fondly as I watch the youngster devour his prize in triumph.

I was watching meerkat videos on YouTube and was struck with this cute bit of inspiration. Planning to put it into my meerkat story titled "My Unforgettable Meerkat Adventure." 83