tcnetwork | Elle Byers-Hopper-Feynman-Wheeler

[There's a knock at the door. When Elle opens it, there's no one there--save for a shopping bag and a plastic litter box. Inside, a soft blanket is folded up, and on that blanket is a tiny kitten with an exceptionally long tail that hangs over the edge of the box and onto the ground. The bag contains pet supplies: dishes, cans of food, toys, grooming implements, a bag of litter, and a little book about the species of this cat: an exotic and difficult to pronounce breed name that is simply "Sleeper" in vernacular. This particular cat is tele-empathic, and exceptionally intelligent. Their gifts allow them to shield their masters from nightmares and produce a calming aura on command.

The kitten wears a bright red bow around its neck as it sits there, absolutely content to lay without moving save for the twitch of the tip of its tail, dancing along the ground.

On the ribbon, there is a handwritten tag.]

So you're never alone, even in your dreams. - X

Edited 2020-05-25 03:52 (UTC)

Thank you. Her name is Miss Kitty. I named her after a cat from a movie. She’s already making my day that much better.

[ And there is a picture of Elle and Miss Kitty, curled up on Elle’s bed with Bellua behind them. ]

I think Lou thinks she’s her baby because she keeps sniffing at her and trying to herd her around.

Two things!

One, the really cute guy asked me out!

Two, I am an idiot.

Did he?! That’s great! That is great, right?

Also how are you an idiot?

It’s amazing! He’s so cute and just really sweet.

But then he asked me what flowers I like and I made a dumb comment. So now he probably thinks I’m all weird about relationships.

What kind of dumb comment?

Something about being surprised that he would get me flowers without being in trouble.

Don’t judge me!!

I can’t judge you. I’m too busy judging Lucas.

It’s not really his fault. That’s just how Lucas is.

But now he probably thinks...something. He said I didn’t make it weird but it felt weird for a second or two.

Yeah but flowers aren’t for apologizing. Not that it’s bad to use them for apologies sometimes, but Harry always gave Nica flowers just to see her smile. I think that’s better.

He’s sweet on you. If you explain maybe he’ll understand?

See! I do want that, I think that would be sweet even once in a while. What about Mike? Does he get you flowers or anything sometimes? Just because.

Yeah, but I’ve always heard it’s bad to talk about past relationships when you’re just starting to date.

Yes. Not very often but I think that would make something like that stale. Less of a surprise.

I don’t know. Mike is the only person I’ve ever been with. Maybe it’s good to talk about past relationships as long as you’re not comparing? Like you aren’t saying something the other person did was better. I think that wouldn’t be fair.

I agree with you there and I think it should be a two-way street, right?

Yes, but you're married. That says a lot and it's further than I have been. But you're right and I would never compare the two of them. At least, I wouldn't mean to.

They're already so different.

Good different?

Kind of, yes. Like I said, Lucas isn't bad and I had a lot of fun with him but...

Miles is so sweet and it's easy being around him.

As long as you're happy. I think we could all use a shitload of happiness right now.

Agreed!

How are you and Mike?

We're okay! We're good. I'm happy he's here.

I don't know if he likes my tiny house, but whatever. Our old house is being rented out to another couple.

Good, I'm glad that you're happy.

Don't tell the dork but I'm kind of happy he's here too. :p

6:45 AM

Elle! Barry here--got some juicy gossip for ya. Hit me back. <3

8:54 AM

This is Dennis. You busY? I need to ask you something.

9:14 AM

Good morning, Elle! This is Samuel. He would like to buy you a cup of coffee and discuss some news. Also, he would like to share some cat memes. :P

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10:45 AM

Hello, Elle. Orwell here. I hope you're doing well this morning! The temperature is quite pleasant, as it is wont to be in an artificially created atmosphere, of course--but I digress. Should you have a moment, I would benefit greatly from your expertise in a matter that is...social in nature. I'm afraid I'm not very good at parsing this particular form of data. Many thanks in advance for all of your help. Take care! -Orwell

12:18 PM

OMG ELLE WE HAVE A GIRLFRIEND!!!!!! not me i mean i love the dick but barry and dennis and maybe even orwell AND DEFINITELY KEVIN HAVE A GIRLFRIEND!!!!! CALL ME I'M FUCKING DYING OVER HERE!!!! :p -xo jade

1:04 PM

hey ell how are you i am fine can you help me draw a pikshur of someone shes friends with kevin so i wana draw her a pikshur thanks love hedwig

2:18 PM

HEY ELLE! LUKE HERE. YOU GOT ANY GOOD MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS? BARRY'S GOT A DATE, AND HE'S A LITTLE MIFFED I TOLD HIM IT WAS ALIENS IN THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL, BUT THAT MOVIE SUCKS ANYWAY. THANKS, SWEETHEART.

[ She's been at work all day and she feels bad for not being able to answer all of these messages right off. So when she gets a chance, she messages them all back, one by one. ]

Barry: What if we met for lunch tomorrow so you can give me all the gossip.

Dennis: Sorry. I was at work. What's up?

Samuel: Coffee it is. Just let me know when. I just got an espresso machine and am getting pretty good with lattes and cappuccinos.

Orwell: I'll do what I can. I'm not so great with social stuff, either, but we'll figure it out.

Jade: Call me in an hour!

Hedwig: Hey, my dude! I know a great art supply place. Let's find stuff there so you can make the best picture you can.

Luke: I have a few! What do you need the movie for?

We need a girls day to do something fun.

Time and place and I'm there. What's up?

Nothing! But between all the crazy stuff going on, Miles and Mike being here, we just haven't had a chance to hang out.
Just the two of us!

I'm home now.

OH! I have a question for you.

Mike and I are trying for a baby and we want to know if you want to be Aunt Max or Auntie Max.

And tell no one. I already fucked up and mistexted your brother this so say nothing.

Waiiiiiiiiiitttt, what?

You guys are trying for a baby? For real?

I mean, I want to be Auntie Max but what??

Elle Byers-Hopper-Feynman-Wheeler

5/25 - DELIVERY; midday

05/25 - text reply with picture! A couple hours latee

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