— 𝙋𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 𝙄𝙩𝙤

We've spoken twice before, though it was only very briefly, so I can't blame you for having forgotten.

That being said, it's nice to see a familiar face again.

Oh, I'm sure he'll be around more eventually.. he's quite the sentimental one.

He has become increasingly rare these days, hasn't he? I do hope he's doing all right.

.. I'm not sure what you mean by that.

// Anyone can Cook!

You're making a mistake.

[ At the mention of getting milkshakes, he glances back down at them. While he wasn't the most social dog in the world, Olive was the last person in the world he felt comfortable giving the cold shoulder to. ]

Ah? Well... I'm not preoccupied with anything else today, and I suppose it wouldn't hurt.

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. ]

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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.

// he's had too much joy in his life recently,, the boy must suffer

// 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?

I'm sure you'd like that.

A belated happy Sociopath Sunday to you all.

.. It's an honorific, like how you would address a doctor.

It isn't literally part of your name.

It's your name, Olive... they're addressing you formally.

@deadlydalmatian.bsky.social

Ah, what a shame.

Do you know who it was?

I wonder if they live nearby.

.. 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. ]

.. Sometimes I forget about your penchant for violence.

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.

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oh my fucking god.

That speaks volumes about the rest of the people here.

// Somebody needs to throw tomatoes at me until I'm able to be more consistent