"Hey, slut."

"I'm home safely. Mom made me call you."

"Wow, thanks. So heartfelt and genuine."

"Shut up, I'm jet lagged and tired."

"Poor baby."

"Your voice annoys me."

"Then you probably don't wanna know what Aves is using her wish on."

"She finally picked?"

"Yup. So guess where we're going in a few days?"

"No idea."

"Disney. She chose Disney."

"Of course she did."

"Shush!! I think it's cute."

"It's a little basic."

"And what else would a five year old ask for, idiot?"

"I don't know, a kitten or a puppy or something."

"We already have Booger, Selene, and Athena in the house. So Orlando, here we come."

"How long are you guys there for?"

"Like a week and a half. Then Cody and I will be going back to Australia with them, but once Aves is no longer suffering, we're coming back home."

"Home as in...."

"California. And we're gonna find a place to get together."

"AHHHHHHHHHHHH."

"Must you really screech right in my ear, you slut?"

"YES. REYDY IS SAILING SO SMOOTHLY."

"Jesus Christ."

"I still stick with my previous statement. If you guys don't get married, I will be suing."

"You know, I lowkey regret getting a cute girl's number for you now."

"What?? Give it."

"Nope, you're being weird."

"Correction, I'm being supportive. So kiss my ass."

"Her name is Alice, she's kind of tall and very blonde. Very sarcastic and sassy and touched by tragedy, but strong. You'll adore her, trust me."

"Give me give me give me."

"Maybe."

"Please?"

"I will, if you promise to never change. I love you so much."

"Ew, gross, emotions. But, I mean, I guess I can manage that."

"Cool. I'll send you screenshots of all her social media and contact info."

"Cool, cool. Thank you."

"Welcome. Gotta go. Talk to ya later."

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my best friend's animals are the best. like, i started out my saturday getting licked by and then chasing cows. and her anti-social cat has let me hold him twice.

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