Trust Between Friends
Otter: "Can I borrow your favorite rock for a bit?"
Turtle: "That’s my best rock. What if you lose it?"
Otter: "I won’t lose it. I promise."
Turtle: "But you said that last time."
Otter: "That was a different rock. This one is special."
Turtle: "How can I trust you?"
Otter: "Because friends take care of each other’s things."
Turtle: "Hmm. Are you sure?"
Momma Turtle: "Otter, if you want Turtle to trust you, you need to show you can."
Otter: "Okay. I’ll keep it safe and return it tomorrow."
Turtle: "Alright. I trust you… this time."
Otter: "And if I lose it?"
Turtletrustearn back my, one shiny thing at a time.": "Then you’ll
Otter: "That sounds fair."