Well, I can hardly blame you for not knowing. If I recall correctly, the last time we all went out for milkshakes was right after my body was stolen by 𝘩𝘪𝘮.

... Happy Birthday, Luna. I hope the day treats you well.

The Jill situation is crazy.

Copydog

Evil morning.

Is it safe to welcome you back, or are you going to keep inventing new reasons to disappear?

[ Patches takes a seat across from Olive, rapping his fingers against he tabletop as he ponders for a moment. ] ... A blueberry milkshake would be nice. [ He glances off to the side, a little embarrassed with his answer and the knowledge that him and Angel shared the same preference. ]

Some people can't learn... But that's when you have to take matters into your own paws!

// I will be so powerful once I fix my sleep schedule,,

I am constantly a victim of character assassination.

He's multiplying again.

ㅤ ㅤtemp pin. ㅤ

i cant believe that just happened i think i'm gonna throw up?:????

I suppose we'll just have to see when the time comes, won't we? [ Patches gets up from his chair and begins to head to the door, only stopping once he's at Whiskers' side... ] (+)

[ Patches chuckles to himself, slowly rising off of the bench and dusting himself off with his paws before tentatively reaching out to grab Olive's own. ] Yes, we should head off before it gets too late. Shall we?

It should be legal to kill whoever is responsible for processing job applications.

// Anyone can Cook!

Oh yes, I'm just a ray of sunshine deep down on the inside. [ He resists the urge to scoff and say anything snarkier than that, instead opting to sit in (mostly content) silence as they continued to praise him. ] [+]

That sounds lovely. Well, don't let me keep you too much longer. I'm sure we'll have more than enough time to sort out the scheduling details later.

Really now? Well, I'm flattered. [ Patches tail swishes back and forth lazily, his ego sufficiently stroked and unspoken insecurities given some reassurance. He reaches down, patting them on the head softly with a sigh of contentment. ] Don't worry, Olive. I won't tell anybody.

// making patches bitchier again because im bored

I figured as much.. though it was certainly nice to be able to spend some proper time together. But you're right, I wouldn't at all mind this becoming a reoccurring event.

I know, I know.. [ Patches looks down at them, a little caught off guard by the sudden display of intimacy. While the experience was mostly unfamiliar for him, it wasn't entirely unpleasant. ] Well of course! What kind of dog would I be if I didn't make time for my closest friend?

A belated happy Sociopath Sunday to you all.

.. Of course, Olive. You'd be the first to know. [ This time it's only half a lie! While he wasn't ever exactly inclined to talk about his feelings, Olive /was/ the one person he knew he could somewhat comfortably confide in. ]

Agreed.. It wouldn't be very productive anyways, especially not when we're attending to much more pressing matters. That being said, are we about ready to finish up here? I assume you're rather busy, and I wouldn't want to keep you all day.

legalize murder legalize murder legalize murder legalize murder legalize murder legalize murder legalize murder legalize murder legalize murder legalize murder legalize murder legalize murder

oh my fucking god.

// Destroyed my sleep schedule but I'm fixing it now in hopes of locking in tomorrow

Please, it's not like assuming Angel's identity to try and leverage a few... favors out of you and your sibling was innocent of me. I'd say we're well past our awkward first impressions, and that we're actually quite even now.

// So I miiiight have just played games with my friends all day..

Let's make sure that doesn't happen, then. [ He reaches up and ruffles their hair before glancing off to the side, his voice taking on a more somber tone. ] And please, bloodshed isn't an option that I consider lightly... not after everything.

// I think I'm recovering?? Hopefully locking in tomorrow.. (you have permission to execute me if this turns out to be a lie)

// Unfortunately I feel like I'm actively being murdered at the moment, so my activity may be a little more sparse than I'd like 💔

// PAbsky is actually back?? I never thought I'd see the day Guess I'll have to start writing more

.. Call it morbid curiosity, but I have to ask, does this mean you just feel an infinite amount of pain at any given time? Surely there's at least always a few of you doing poorly..

// Hopefully I'll get to be more active tomorrow.. I feel like I'm at death's door right now

.. I'm not going to kill anybody, Olive. I promise you. [ He hugs them back, a little more confidently this time as he leans in closer. ] [ It was a bold promise, one he knew he might not be able to keep forever, but there wasn't much else he could say to try and lift their spirits. ]

There, that wasn't so hard, was it? A little gratitude goes a long way, Holly.

𝘚𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦…

And you'd *still* be opening books with your teeth if it weren't for my help, so you should consider yourself fortunate that I was kind enough to repay you at all.

Ah? Well, I suppose that's a silver lining... Is there anything you can do for your curse induced pain, or are you just being strung along for the ride until he's calmed down?

I was busy with something more important, something which lead to you getting your arms back, if you recall correctly.

The world would be a better place if you knew how to grow up.

[ He sighs, leaning back far enough so that he's able to see their face as he awkwardly returns the hug. ] I-.. Ugh, Olive... [ He glances away uncomfortably, frozen in place and entirely unable to find his words.]