Your secret’s safe with me my Agent… hehehe. I know nothing’s too much of a challenge for you; let’s mosey! [With one big step the taller Inkling led the way up the grassy hill; any shade from any surrounding trees in the park disappearing, leaving the two exposed to the sun and wind. Thankfully—

Get the butter. We’re gonna eat good tonight…

It is with great shame and a heavy heart I have to announce that Agents 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 and 14 have been laid off without severance.

You and I are off duty, Agent 4. That means I don’t have to tell you anything! [He laughed a little; clearly finding enjoyment in stringing the other Agent along. From her apartment the duo wandered into greater Inkopolis— with the Captain never hesitating for a moment when it came to where he was—

AGENTS 5 6 AND 7!!!!!!!!

Agent 5

What… why??

Welcome to the team little guy!

[He was so happy to see her so smiley and bashful; it was almost contagious. Laughing along with her little comment, the Inkling would squeeze her hand in return.] Anybody would be in my position, let’s be honest! Hehehe— [Heading for the door, the taller Inkling happily lead the way;

[He simply beamed at her for a moment; eyes wide as he took her in. In his head Agent was always a bit more casual, so to see her all dressed-up like this took him by surprise. Her dress that matched her tentacles and the little bits of makeup she had decided to wear immediately caught his

[His muted, docile little smile grew into an open-mouthed grin as she took his hand; cheeks warm and flush. He was afraid it was going to go so much worse than that… As he step inside, the Captain couldn’t help but idly glance about; nodding as she explained before heading off to change.]

[His silence was more of an answer than any definitive yes or no; rolling on the balls of his heels as he close his eyes, hands behind his back.] I hope it’s not too goofy… I also figured you’d appreciate the tickets more than sweets… [Removing his hat— and shaking his tentacles loose— the

[The contents of the letter was quite simple, betraying the material it had been made from. On it was somewhat familiar-looking scrawl of handwriting that read as follows:] ‘To the Lovely Agent 4: All the moments of my day I carry you with me. Be they busy or quiet, I close my eyes and it’s your

[His smile breaks into a little grin; although he’s able to keep himself from laughing. Even like this. She was so cute in her PJs as she laughed and played along. From behind his back he pulled out an envelope — adorned with a heart-shaped wax seal — before handing it to her.] Open!

[He’s beaming happily, arms behind his back and just looking like… this.] Sorry to interrupt, Agent Four! But I— well. Came by because I have a very important proposition for you…

Helllllooooo! @squidbe4k.bsky.social ! Are you in there..? It’s me! Your Captain! Out here at your front door!

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!! I made these for everybody!

[Her playful, over-acted demeanor made him quick to break ‘character’, quietly stifling a chuckle as his face grew all the more warm. Even when they played games like this her gaze cast such a weight… a comforting, warm one. At least. Until her last comment. Blinking with a dumb smile on his face

[As she shuffles he adjusts slightly himself, back straightening as he turns his torso to face her. He can feel his face grow hot, already knowing what she was getting at by the time he saw her smile — and by the time she started the formalities, he couldn’t help but bashfully laugh, face colored —

We can soon! But I haven’t felt the sun like this in a good while… it’ll be good for a little hermit like me. [His breathing eases, softly nesting against her as she does him. It’s nice. His breaths become idly and slow… until she brings up the day they met. He holds his breath, along with his

Ah— [A single eye clenched shut at the presence of her boot along the underside of his cap. With a grunt, he tried his best to raise himself up nothing but his core… only to flop with his lower back now against the couch, propping him up.] Well I got no choice, now do I? [He said with no —

This weird thing came up to me today… What is it? It’s singing at me.

[There’s a grin on his face— a sheepish one — but playfully sincere as he look up at the upside-down Agent in front of her. Up her legs to her face that blocked the intense sun. How compromising… Instead of move, the Captain opted to move his hands to his lap; as if relaxing purposefully, followed

[He had rolled to a stop; leaving him… upside down on the complimentary couch near Octo Canyon’s exit manhole. He lay there with folded arms, tentacles unceremoniously flopped against the pavement. ] What do you mean? I… I totally meant to land like this. Check it!

Aw really? You’re too sweet to— [Flop. He’s landed. Albeit not in the smoothest fashion…] Haha… ha… 😵‍💫

Come one Agent 4! Just because I’m your Captain now doesn’t mean I’ve slown down!!! You gotta catch me… if you can!

I’m only like two of these things…

Hmmm… Let me get that absence of post cleared real quick. …Done! It’s so nice being able to approve your own time off request. See you soon!

I just wanted to make sure! Not everybody gets the nuances of IM (instant messaging)

Who says you have to? I never did. You just have to be able to not let them keep you from changing. And I know for a fact you don’t do that… I’d like to see the shack sometime!

If you wanna drop by you know where to find these old bones!

It’s a pretty big place! A lot to see and… think about. I dunno; sometimes I just lose track of time. Octo Valley was the same say when I was a kid. Even when I had nothing to do I’d keep posted down there and wait… maybe they just feel like home to me. 😊

Would anybody like to come over to Alterna actually? It’s been awfully quiet without any work to do… as nice of a little hideaway as it’s become.

What…? What’s interesting about my threetime?

Want but not try! Because we’ve been there and done that… *Siiiip* That last part was me taking a sip of my coffee.

Paperwork’s been short for some time actually. Although Cuttlefish told me he stopped bothering with it after a point… I was just having a little fun! Some me-time! Some three-time!

Heading out to get some de-rust for some of the old equipment lying around Octo Valley. Look at little Autobomb posing in the warehouse LOL

6am or pm… i just woke up and it’s #coffeetime !!! 🤣🤣🤣

No #talky till ive had my #coffee …lol!

She’s so wise…

Oh… well. Down the hatch! 😋

Is that…? Oh…

I give fast gifts

What???! You fucking tell me this NOW? After I already got them this shirt?!

These new phone emojis are so much less fun than the ones I used to use.

🙂 What?

😀

Oh man my bad! When it’s clearer out let’s get together and make some! I’ll save a bag!

Huh? Then where are they??!