We’re visiting India and the kids are playing with my brother’s son, Thiralon (the 3yo protagonist). He’s a matter of fact guy who is unintentionally hilarious. 


The phone rings at home and Thiralon picks up the phone. It’s his grandpa calling. 

Grandpa: Hi Thiralon, how are you? 

Thiralon: I’m fine.

Grandpa: What are you doing? 

Thiralon: Right now I’m talking to you on the phone. 


He’s a rambunctious kid who loves to smash things. He has just smashed down a pillow fort. I’m trying to get him to admit he smashed it.

Me: Thiralon, what happened to the fort? 

Thiralon: It broke down.

Me: How did it break?

Thiralon: It broke with a kaboom! 

Me: LOL! Of course, it did.