Branch:....

Author: I know, I know, I know. I'm sorry. But, *sighs* you have to.

Branch: *sighs* Okay....

In Branches Bunker

Branch: What could I do? Hmm, something productive. *taps chin* *gasps* I know! Cry about not answering my door for Poppy! *dramatically falls and starts crying* WHY DID I AGREE TO DO THIS DARE!!! *grabs an invitation poppy gave him* *stares at it* WHY?! *hugs it*

Poppy: Hey, where's Branchie?

Author: *shrugs* I dunno.

Poppy: Lemme go check his bunker. *gies to his bunker* *knocks* Branchie?! Are you in there? *hears sobbing* Hey! *knocks repeatedly and LOUD* Open the door!!!

Author: Maybe he left the TV on Lou-

Poppy: I KNOW BRANCHIES CRY!! HE'S IN THERE!!! I KNOW HIM TO MUCH TO NOT KNOW HIS CRY!! *attempts to pull the door open* Come on! Open the door!!!

Branch:*talks to self* Well, they never said how long. So, okay. *wipes tears away from eyes* *walks to door* *opens it*

Poppy: *tackles him to the ground* *hugs him* BRANCH ARE YOU OKAY??!!! I HEARD YOU CRYING AND I DON'T WANT YOU HUUURRT!!!

Branch: I-I'm okay. It was a dare to not answer the door. *hugs her back*

Author: *is about to explode*

Poppy: I'm just glad you're okay. I love you.

Branch: I love you too, Poppy.

Poppy: That's all for today!! *waves*