He could make friends with a hungry grizzly bear.

... He hasn't smoked marijuana in over a decade, but... he really wants a joint right now. :(

Sniff sniff. ❝ Why does it smell like weed...? ❞

〖 Their heat is combining. Rose is surprised the water on Waterboy isn't evaporating. 〗 ... I.. believe you. 〖 '... when you say you believe that.' Is how he wants to finish the sentence. 〗 I trust you, Waterboy... I think you're perfect in your own way, too.

Eep-! 〖 Rose's eyes shoot up to stare at Waterboy. He rests his hands on the other man's shoulders. Damp... 〗 I believe that you think that! And- I'm glad you do! I just- really don't see it. That's all.

❝ . . . I... don't know. ❞ He's impressed by the display, if he can be honest.

I'm- f-far from... perfect! I- 〖 He bites his tongue. No. He shouldn't start down this road. He covers his cheeks shyly. 〗 I'm- average!

【 ♡ 】PIE HAS ME SCREAMING OH MY GOOOD

I- that's not- I-! 〖 How does he react to that?! He doesn't agree with a word of it!! He covers his mouth. 〗 M-My teeth??

❝ HEY YOU CAN'T J- oh. It's a sandwich. ❞

There is absolutely NO WAY. NO WAY! I'm nowhere as hot as- 〖 He clears his throat. Nodding. 〗 Where were you thinking?

【 ♡ 】Okay replies once I get home, I'm off work now ♡

I'm fine!! I'm- fine! I just- you- I- 〖 He whines. 〗 You're really hot, and it's unfair!!

〖 He's going to his office to scream. He's fine. He's just flustered beyond belief 〗

〖 And he's down for the count! His head falls into his hands, and he lets out a whimper akin to a sad puppy. 〗

〖 Squeak! 〗 I- N- No, that's you!! 〖 He looks like a cherry... 〗

〖 Screaming in the distance 〗 HE MEASURED IT!!!

【 ♡ 】Just had a delicious animatic idea, but I can't animate...

Oh my god, I'm overheating. I need water!

We- can??? Oh my-

WHAAAT OH MY FUCKING G

Head in hands emoji.

I think I'm going to faint.

IT IS! IT IS WATERBOY

... Y... Yes. Both. Mhm. But- date first. 〖 Nod nod. He'll be the first to admit that he's totally head over heels for Herm. 〗

TEN HUH

Holds out his handkerchief.

Wh- Why are you apologizing? You didn't do anything wrong! 〖 He laughs nervously, sweat rolling down his cheeks. 〗 You just caught me off guard! I want that!

No! I mean- yes! I'm fine! Sorry- I just got caught up in my thoughts- 〖 He glances over at the pile, his eyes lighting up. 〗 Ohh, a pillow fort!! 〖 Without another word, he slips into the opening. 〗

No! I- You don't have to!! 〖 He waves his hands frantically. How is HE more flustered about this than Waterboy-?? 〗 I would- like that too! Mhm! Maybe- after a date! Or- something!

❝ Can't I want both? ❞ He bats his eyelashes cutely.

Experiment?? 〖 Rose is practically steaming now- 〗

Yeah... same here.

!!! Oh! I mean- 〖 Rose clears his throat. 〗 ... yeah. I- Yes. I would.

Whaaat... did you expect? I certainly wouldn't kill you! 〖 His cheeks are getting redder... someone save him- 〗

❝ I'm sorry,, I don't know you. ❞

Oh, of course I do! But Morpho butterflies in general... they're special to me. They look so plain when you first look at them. But then they spread their wings, and- they're gorgeous! It- ah... 〖 It's how he wishes he could be. Ahem. 〗 Blue is a lovely color! It's my third favorite.

I've never heard of that one! But I'm sure I'd like it. Pink is my favorite color after all- Mine? Oh, that's hard... I'll say the Adonis Morpho! Absolutely gorgeous. The outsides of the wings make it look like a moth, but once you see inside- it's the richest cyan blue!

<-- Actually a virgin ❝ Thanks! ♡ ❞

❝ Oh, you know what I want to give you. ❞ Wink! And blowing a kiss.

Rose squeezes him. ❝ Tomiooo~! Don't pout! ❞

Eheh! Great! 〖 He scoots a little closer. 〗 Now- What's your FAVORITE species of butterfly?

❝ No- no, no, I'm just joking! Tomiooo~ ❞ He continues to giggle as he wraps his friend in a hug.

❝ You're- younger twenties though! Like- on the wrong side of twenty for me! ... aren't you?? You look like- 21... ❞

【 ♡ 】Just went back on a medication and forgot it made me feel perpetually Chunky inside. Stomach? Chunky. Head? Chunky. What does that mean? Wouldn't you like to know?

Woah! 〖 Rose gasps sharply, staring at the butterfly. How did he do that?! 〗 ... yeah! I'd like that- to be friends!

❝ ... pff- haha! Oh, Tomio-! ❞ He snorts as he bursts into laughter. ❝ You're too cute! C'mooon, lighten up! ❞

〖 Rose can't help but giggle. This guy is kind of adorable... 〗 Yeah! Insects! I especially adore beetles! No need to apologize for being excited! 〖 He beams. 〗 Well, looks like we have a bit in common!

❝ Eh? What's that about? ❞ Blink blink. Gentle poke. ❝ Don't get me wrong, I'd totally platonically marry you! I'd be a great house husband for you. But why are you huffing like that? ❞

Hah! Yeah. Though, ironically- I have a total brown thumb. 〖 A pause. 〗 IS that irony? Ah, never mind- I'm more into gemstones and insects than flowers! Kinger... what a surprisingly apt name!