Ben and Tim looked at each other as they waited to have their bowl filled with breakfast cereal and milk. Of around 50 years of age, the garbageman who adopted them had no issue having two kids around his breakfast table.
"Go on, kids. Eat up. I have work today, and I am sure your father, whoever he is, will be glad to know you are both in great shape. Not sickly like I am."
Ben grabbed the spoon and began to eat the food. Tim was a bit wary.
The garbageman saw that Tim was not touching his food. He touched his hair and coaxed him.
"Eat, little man. You need the energy to be strong."
Ben smiled at Tim as he enjoyed the bowl of cereal.
Tim tried the bowl for himself and licked some on his spoon.
Ben whispered to Tim. "Taste good, right?" Tim nodded. The food wasn't bad.
Then he took a spoonful of cereal inside his mouth and another as he chewed the entire thing.