010. 💥 (TEXT)

[opheliac]

Dear Chosen,

Hello, this is FB again. I hope everyone is doing well today, despite... the bad stuff that happened and everything being so different!! WOW! It's really something, huh? But I know a sudden change in someone's life can be very scary and sometimes overwhelming. Too much at one time can stress the mind and that's super not good!!!!!

And in times like these, people might lose their appetites and forget to take care of themselves! And that's SUPER TERRIBLE!

So friends, please remember to try and eat a little something throughout your days as we adjust, even if you don't want to. If you still can't stomach anything, then stay hydrated (water is great!). It's very important for your human bodies to have fluids and if I could recommend something, soup is the perfect dish to have! It's nutritionist and light on the stomach. If you don't have soup in your homes, please let me know! I have plenty to go around.

As for our new world, it's always a good idea to use the buddy system!! Go in twos, threes, or more as you explore! Holding each other's hands is the best way to not get lost. Don't forget to use your handy dandy map. More importantly, try to have some fun! I.... haven't been outside, but I've looked out the window and some places look super pretty. ... I hope I get to go outside some day....

But more to this letter, I need some help. Again. I'm so sorry this is the second time I've written to you in need of some help. ):

I would like to talk more, but... my friend believes I'm very embarrassing, so she doesn't let me communicate much. Oh, and please don't tell my friend I'm writing to you right now! She will yell at me, and then I'll be grounded SOME MORE!!

But I'm only doing this for her, because she's been so sad and angry lately... Every night I try to comfort her, but I don't think what I can do is enough.

My request is this: I am seeking for a sleepover buddy for her! Someone who will be very nice to her and make her feel important! Oh, and this is strictly appropriate! I will not tolerate any naughty behavior. I will bite you and eat you up if you try, so please be a gentleman or a gentlewoman. As for her identity, I will give out more information if you are genuinely interested. Being a sleepover buddy includes:

1. play games with her
2. coloring/drawing with her
3. chatting with her
4. brushing each other's hair
6. painting each other's nails
7. making bracelets or other creative activities
8. sharing a bed (NO FUNNY BUSINESS!!!)

As a trade, there will be breakfast, and you can help yourself to using her shower. And if that's not enough...then.... I will pay you for spending time with her. If that is still not enough, then... we'll come up with something together! Please consider in helping my favorite friend in the whole world!

Sincerely and your friend,
FB 🦈

Comments

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[killjoyprince]

[There's a whole lot to read there. But Naoto is going to choose to focus on the part that stood out.]

...Are you being held captive by someone?

[opheliac]

Captive? Oh no! Not... really. My friend just wants me to stay mostly inside until I'm really needed for something.

[killjoyprince]

So you're able to leave, if you wished to?

[Still concerned, mystery person.]

[opheliac]

Uh. YES! MAYBE! If my friend and I go together.

[killjoyprince]

[Um?? Why did this feel like a delicate situation?]

You...You should know that friends don't control each other like that.

[What is tact?]

[opheliac]

Well... I don't have legs so I do need her to move around.

[killjoyprince]

[EVERYTHING THEY SAY IS SO CONCERNING??]

They're you carer?

[opheliac]

Oh, that's a nice way to put it, yes! She polishes me every day.

[killjoyprince]

She...polishes you?

[Is that a euphemism? It sounded like a joke Yosuke would make.]

[threadmage]

Hello, FB.

Thank you for the kind words. It's true that we must look out for each other in times like this. I would love to spend time with your friend. I cannot do a sleepover at this time, would spending an afternoon together be acceptable? I know how to make braided bracelets and can bake cookies, amongst other activities. I don't require anything in return, spending time together is reward enough!

Sincerely,
Sandrilene fa Toren

[opheliac]

Hello, Sandrielene fa Toren!

Goodness, what a lovely name you have! It's fun to say. Spending the afternoon with my friend is definitely acceptable, yes! It would be so much healthier than her going out all night and drinking. I mean... she can do that if she wants, of course! Going out for a drink can be okay in moderation, but to do it alone? That can make a person sad... and get into trouble!! And personally, I think we all had enough with troubling situations!

Oh, and my friend is super good with cookies! Her favorite is cheesecake cookies.

- FB.

[threadmage]

Thank you, FB!

Sandrilene is a bit long, isn't it? Please call me Sandry. I cannot go out for a drink due to my age so rest assured we would not be doing that. I've never made a cheesecake cookie before, but if your friend doesn't know how to make them I'm sure we can have fun making up a recipe!

-Sandry

[opheliac]

Sandry it is then! Oh, if you are not of age, then definitely do not drink! I've heard orange juice is a good substitute. I think my friend still remembers how to make them. Maybe you two can go shopping together! That should be super fun.

-FB.

[threadmage]

I like orange juice very much, I would be happy to drink it. And shopping for cookie supplies sounds like a good way to meet up! Maybe we can make sugar cookies as well and get ingredients to make icing and do designs on the cookies. We'll have lots of cookies but we can give them out to friends!

-Sandry

[opheliac]

That sounds such a wonderful idea! A lot of people seem so sad and we should try and cheer them up all.

-FB

[threadmage]

Yes, I agree. It is a little difficult right now, isn't it? We should help each other out.

Will you set up a place and time for us to meet or should I contact your friend to arrange something? I realize that I do not know who your friend is.

-Sandry

[opheliac]

I'll set up a place and time. But... if I tell you who my friend is, will you promise not to run away?

-FB.

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[melnik]

[ Why does this read like a robot that is trying to imitate how people talk? Well, either way, it's kind of disturbing! ]

If your friend doesn't know you're doing this, don't you think she's going to be a bit upset when people just appear at her house?

[opheliac]

Oh.... maybe. But I'll try and tell her ahead of time!

[melnik]

I think that should be more than a try.

Who are you anyway?

[ FB doesn't give him a lot to go on. ]

[opheliac]

FB. I'm everyone's friend. Well, I like to be!

[melnik]

[ Okay, no, that still doesn't explain very much, but he's not sure what he expected. ]

Why is it you can't go outside?

[opheliac]

I don't have legs.

[melnik]

[ UM... NEITHER DOES HE, ALMOST. ]

That shouldn't stop you!

[opheliac]

But it'll take me days to roll out the front door.