Mouse (to Eep): You're probably not far off... he switched to staring very intently at me, so I fed him, which was apparently what he wanted. For such a tiny cat, he's a little intense.
Eep (to Mouse): Yeah. You seem to have a fondness for tiny, intense things. Like your brother.
Mouse (to Eep): And giant surly things, too... apparently. :-P
Eep (to Mouse): Something I'm eternally grateful for. :p
Mouse (to Eep): Awww... if you're not careful, people might get the impression that you like me. ;-)
Eep (to Mouse): Well, we can't have that, can we?
Mouse (to Eep): What are you doing today? Any plans?
Eep (to Mouse): None. I'm a man of adventure.
Mouse (to Eep): Well, in that case, would you like to adventure over this way?
Eep (to Mouse): Yeah. I suppose. I don't want to make it seem like I'm too eager. Someone might get the impression I like you.
Mouse (to Eep): Yeah, that would be terrible... :-P
A short time later:
Mouse: Aaah, just got a phone call from Isabel's parents... apparently, her brother is going to be in town this weekend. Not sure, how I feel about this... I haven't talked to Ryan in years. He probably has no interest in seeing me, so I'm not going to stress. But it is odd, that his parents called to tell me. They probably have no idea that we don't speak.
Two hours later:
Mouse: I have just walked in on one of the sweetest things I have ever seen... Eep & the kitten are taking a nap on my couch.
Vincent (to Mouse): SQUEE! Pics pls!
Mouse (to Vincent): heehee, I'll see what I can do.
Vincent (to Mouse): Pls do. Not only will it be adorbz, it'll drive Eep crazy. :p I saw ur earlier tweet abt Ryan. R U OK?
Mouse (to Vincent): Yeah, it's just weird... I mean, we dated so long ago & when Izzy died, he wouldn't even look at me. The last time I saw him was at her funeral. He avoids me every time I go to visit his parents. I mean, we never really broke up, he just stopped talking to me. Clearly he never said anything to his parents about it. I really don't know how I feel about it.
Vincent (to Mouse): Awwww, sweetie. I wish I knew what 2 tell U. I wonder if Izzy's folks mentioned ur new b/f to him & that's his sudden interest.
Mouse (to Vincent): Oh geez, I didn't even think of that. I don't know. Ryan always had a gaggle of girls fawning on him. I'd find it hard to believe that would be a motivation for him. But, who knows?
Vincent (to Mouse): Maybe he's gotten fat… & bald.
Mouse (to Vincent): Well, one can only hope.
Vincent (to Mouse): Is he going 2 B in our neck of the woods, or back in ur home town?
Mouse (to Vincent): Apparently, he's going to be here this weekend for work. But, I'd be really surprised if he showed up in the club. It's not really his scene...
Vincent (to Mouse): Well, just in case he DOES show, I think it's time U wear another corset 2 work. Just in case. Nothing wrong w/ rubbing his nose in it a little bit. ;-}
Mouse (to Vincent): Well, I did buy a couple new ones after the last time, because of Eep's reaction. So, maybe I will. :-) Besides, if he looks like how he used to look & isn't fat & bald... it might be trouble.
Vincent (to Mouse): Oh?
Mouse (to Vincent): Not that I would do anything, but Eep might get weird. Ryan was quite attractive & he's a musician. So, you might have to sick him... I'm sure you can handle yourself.
Vincent (to Mouse): It'll B tough, but I think I can manage.
Mouse (to Vincent): heehee, I still hope he got fat & bald, though
Vincent (to Mouse): If there's any justice in the world, he did.
Mouse (to Vincent): So, I've been wracking my brain about a new DJ... do you know anyone who might be interested?
Vincent (to Mouse): I'm not sure, sweetie. Has any1 @ the club expressed any interest?
Mouse (to Vincent): Not that I'm aware of.
Vincent (to Mouse): Don't worry. I'm sure some1 will come along.
Poppy (to Mouse): Woo! Honey, you should totally hold auditions for a new DJ! I'll help! You break out the rulers and I'll heat up the oils!
Vincent (to Poppy & Mouse): Oooo! I volunteer my services as an impartial judge.
Mouse (to Poppy): I need a DJ... not whatever the hell you're thinking. (to Vincent) Don't encourage Poppy!
Vincent (to Mouse): But I'm incorrigible.
Poppy (to Mouse): Oh honey, I love you like the mother I had committed. But, you work in a goth club, you wanna make sure they can shake that money maker!
Mouse (to Vincent): That is so true! (to Poppy) You actually have a mother!?!
Vincent (to Mouse): Isn't it just the truest statement ever?
Poppy (to Mouse): I can tell that you think what you’re saying is funny, but… No. (to Vincent) I don't understand why Mouse won't go for the audition idea...
Vincent (to Poppy): Because she's no fun. We could always just hold our OWN auditions. We cld set up a booth at the NYE party.
Poppy (to Vincent): Oh yes, the NYE party... are you still up for staying with me or should I get you a hotel room?
Vincent (to Poppy): I shld rlly ask if U still want me 2 come?
Poppy (to Vincent): Of course, I do. Are you having second thoughts after our last big discussion?
Vincent (to Poppy): A bit. I'm so looking 4ward 2 it, but I was afraid having me there wld B awkward.
Poppy (to Vincent): Oh... I don't know what to say, honey... this being just friends is hard.
Vincent (to Poppy): Rlly. It was a lot less complicated B4, wasn't it? How abt I get my own room?
Poppy (to Vincent): Oh ok... I'm not going to pretend that I'm not a little bit disappointed. Now, I feel bad that I let my feelings get carried away. I guess it was better when I was being an unemotional robot...
Vincent (to Poppy): lol & I was disappointed, but trying 2 B a gentleman. We both rlly fail @ this, don't we?
Poppy (to Vincent): Well, how do you suggest we proceed? Is there some kind of compromise that we can reach, so we're both happy?
Vincent (to Poppy): What abt sharing an adjoining suite w/ me? That way we can still hang out 2gether, but if it gets awkward or, if I'm just 2 sexy 2 resist, U can banish me to my 1/2 of the suite & close the door. ;}
Poppy (to Vincent): Really, there isn't a solution where we both end up naked? ;-)
Vincent (to Poppy): Oh. Oh my. Ur going 2 make this "just friends" a bit difficult on me, R'nt U?
Poppy (to Vincent): Oh honey, was I supposed to make the "just friends" thing easy on you? My mistake...
Vincent (to Poppy): & here I'm being the epitome of good behavior. If we're trying 2 make things difficult, I cld go back 2 playing perv chicken.
Poppy (to Vincent): And, you were doing such a good job of it, if I do say. Go ahead & get a hotel room, if you must. I'll do my best to restrain myself...
Vincent (to Poppy): I shall do the same. As huge a challenge as that will B. I'm looking forward 2 seeing U.
Mouse: A picture of Otto the kitten, not drawn by me. 
Eep (to Mouse): He's not quite intense looking enough.
Mouse (to Eep): I know, but I had to use what was available & I can't draw. :-P
Eep (to Mouse): I think that might have been a hint. Was that a hint?
Mouse (to Eep): Nah, it wasn't a hint... I was going to post the picture I took of you & Otto napping, but decided against it. I figure I'll hold onto it until I need it. :-P
Eep (to Mouse): Wait. What photo?
Mouse (to Eep): Ummm... I plead the fifth.
Eep (to Mouse): Why do I get the feeling that I shouldn't fall asleep on your couch anymore?
Mouse (to Eep): I have no regrets... that picture was adorable.
Eep (to Mouse): I don't know how I feel about being adorable.
Mouse (to Eep): I'll let you take an embarrassing picture of me, if you'd like.
Eep (to Mouse): Watch it. I might hold you to that.
Mouse (to Eep): Considering some of my fashion choices, obviously I have no pride... or shame, or at least very little of either. Would you like me to show you my bunny hat?
Eep (to Mouse): Bunny hat?
Mouse (to Eep): The infamous bunny hat, which I still have...
Eep (to Mouse): Oh. Uh, that's a bunny hat, alright. I hope you wouldn't be offended if I laughed my ass off at that.
Mouse (to Eep): I wouldn't blame you at all... now, do you feel better about the idea of a picture of you & Otto taking a nap?
Eep (to Mouse): I'll let you know once I see the pic.
Mouse (to Eep): You drive a hard bargain, mister.
