Saturday 2/3/2014
10:34 Bones! Did you know giraffes have blue tongues?
10:38 As that is a relatively common factoid, yes. This is caused by an excess of melanin on the surface of their tongues to protect them from sunburn.
10:39 Why are you telling me this?
10:41 I actually got to spend time with Parker so I'm at the zoo with him and he's reading animal facts, he liked the reason you gave even if he doesn't understand it
10:43 Oh. Giraffes also have two knobs of ossified cartilage on their head for thermoregulation.
10:44 In English?
10:46 That was English
10:48 I just meant... simpler language, he's only 10
10:51Hornlike lumps of solid cartilage (similar to the composition of the human nose) that help them keep warm
10:53 He says thank you and asks for a shark fact from 'the nice lady who knows everything'
10:54 Lamnid sharks have retia (an unusual blood vessel arrangement) near their eyes to regulate their eye temperature in cold water. And it is impossible to know everything.
10:58 Geez Bones, I'd say you're pretty damn close.
11:01I know
11:04 Hey hey, it's that infamous modesty of yours again
11:07 Are you mocking me?
11:08 No Bones, it's just a joke that's all
11:10 Fine. Tell your son that curiosity is a good quality. I have to go, I need to go to work.
11:12 I'm sorry Bones I was only teasing you. Parker is enjoying an ice cream but the way his face is scrunching means he's thanking you. Er not that you could see that.
16:14 Obviously. And I apologise for leaving so soon, I've had enough of people mocking me. Though I did have work to do.
16:16 That's okay Bones. And what exactly do you do? I mean going around playing with bones could be a very suspicious job description.
16:17 I'm a forensic anthropologist
16: 18 Forensic whatawhat now?
16:21 Anthropologist, Booth
16:23: Right... And what does one of them do?
16:25 I work with law enforcement and process skeletal evidence
16:27 Law enforcement eh? So you look at bones and find out who killed them.
16:30 I do more than that Booth, I find out who they were. My team gives the lost back their names, faces and identities.
16:32 Well that's very noble of you Bones. And no I'm not making fun of you.
16:35 Thank you. What's your occupation then?
16:37 What is this, twenty questions? Oh there's an idea.
16:39 You asked first, I was merely continuing the conversation.
16:42 Alright Bones tell you what, as all I'm supposed to be doing is paperwork, I'll answer that if you play twenty questions with me.
16:45 Paperwork is important! Though I suppose I am somewhat interested in seeing what this could reveal.
16:47 Alrighty it's settled then. We'll take it in turns to think of a question that we have to answer. I'll go first, I'm in the FBI. Favourite animal and why?
16:48Interesting but that's technically two questions Booth. And I enjoy the aesthetic of dolphins because my mother loved them.
16:50Why did you join the FBI?
16:51 Adorable. And that's a little deep for a game of twenty questions don't you think? I joined because I was sick of having to leave my little boy to defend my country and they offered me a job so I'm fighting on the home front now. Worst part is I still barely get to see Parker. Fair is fair, why forensic anthropology?
16:54 I see your point. I enjoy the science of culture and society and I want to return the missing to their loved ones. I must admit I'm unsure of what questions would be appropriate now. Favourite food?
16:56 Woah Bones those answers are a little different don't ya think? And I don't know, maybe some good old American rib-eye steak. If you could have anything in the world what would it be?
16:57 Steak isn't specifically an american dish Booth. I'd prefer not to answer that question, maybe we should stop now.
17:00 Aw come on it's only a little harmless fun, what's the worst that could happen? Even in the FBI we can't find you through your hopes Bones.
17:02 Despite my disregard for superstition even I have found that saying what's the worst that could happen is never a good thing. Fine. If I could have anything in the world I would want my parents back.
17:04 Sorry. If it makes you feel any better I'd just want my family too.
17:07 How is your misery supposed to make mine any better? Now we're both upset for no reason.
17:10 It's just a phrase Bones, look I'm sorry for pushing too far okay?
17:13I accept your apology but I have to go now, we have an urgent case and I expect I'll be working all night otherwise.
17:15 Somehow I get the feeling that that isn't unusual for you. Ttyl.
17:16 What?
17:17 Ha, my kid has been showing me this new-fangled text speak business. It means talk to you later.
17:19 Technically we'd be texting. Bye Booth.
17:21 Bye Bones.
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