Text to Yotsuyu

[hardtoignore]

Hello, Ms Naeuri? This is Clarence Blakely, Elliott's friend. That kind you helped at the pet store last week.

I just wanted to say thanks for helping me out there. You didn't have to but you did it anyway. I'm usually all for being that ungrateful punk kid but this really meant a lot to me. So I asked Elliott for your number and yeah. Thanks.

Comments

[darkenedmoon]

You do know you're allowed to call me Yotsuyu, don't you, dear?

You're welcome, of course...but I am not certain what I have done?

[hardtoignore]

I'm not really used to talking with adults. Sorry.

You just kind of encouraged me? I wouldn't have talked to Phil and Kris about getting Cheddar otherwise. And now I have a cat.

[darkenedmoon]

You do? You got him? Congratulations!

If all you needed was that little push, I am honored to have been the one to provide it to you!

[hardtoignore]

Yeah. He's so great. I honestly haven't felt this happy in a long time.

Adults are weird. But you were pretty cool. Thanks again, it really did help me. Though Phil put down some of his own money to cover the adoption fees, so you still got to put your stuff to charity.

[darkenedmoon]

[That sounds like a compliment, so...]

You are welcome. You are also welcome to come visit Elliott any time you like, you know. Perhaps for supper some night, with your guardians' permission. If they need to speak to me, well, you have my number now, of course!

And I am grateful, he did not have to do that! It is not as if we are wanting here. But I am thankful for that, in any case.

[hardtoignore]

Oh, that's great. I don't want to impose, but if you're sure then I'll come visit now and then.

They did seem interested in meeting you. I think you'll get along with them well enough. Philemon and Kris are pretty nice people.

He seemed strangely happy about it. I don't really get it.

[darkenedmoon]

Clarence, dear, you've been invited. The only way I can see you being turned away is if we are not at home. I trust Elliott to have friends over without chaos, so you and he should be quite all right by yourselves, I suspect.

I would be delighted to meet your guardians at any time that is convenient for all of us. We could always arrange a dinner at some point, if you would like?

[hardtoignore]

Yeah, I get that. Sorry.

I could ask them! Kris usually works afternoons and evenings, but she has Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays free. Any of those days work best for you and Elliott?

[darkenedmoon]

There's no need to be sorry, Clarence. You've done nothing wrong, I just want you to know you needn't worry!

Perhaps Thursday evenings, then? I am free most nights as I work days, and Elliott's homework load seems to be lighter as the week ends. I do not really need to worry about him, but I would rather not burden anyone, if I can. We can either host you all, or we can meet at a restaurant and I can treat, since it was my suggestion?

[hardtoignore]

Sorry! No I mean... I told Elliott I wouldn't make this weird and it feels weird. Sorry.

That might work. As for the details, I'll have to ask Phil and Kris what they would prefer. I can't make this kind of decision myself.

[Honestly, it seems like a lot for her to pay if they go out so he hopes they'd be cool with the entertaining thing. Though he could also see Philemon insisting on cooking instead.]

[darkenedmoon]

Only to you, dear, but I understand. I was young once, too.

I understand, that's perfectly all right. Get back to me when you can, then?

[If Phil insisted, she'd just be gracious and bring something. And perhaps beverages. So he needn't worry about that. For this--for Clarence, at least--right now, Yotsuyu is willing to be much less stubborn than usual.]

[hardtoignore]

Yeah, I'm starting to get that.

Sure thing. I'll text you again once I have more info.