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So whenever I hear from Will, regardless of the hour or what I’m doing, I need to use all my remaining focus to hide the fact that I’m dropping everything for this man. He cannot have me thinking I’ll be at his beck and call, even if it’s really looking that way on my end.

Purple Puppy:I’m sorry, I know it’s late, but I couldn’t help myself.

Orchid Mantis:It’s okay.

Purple Puppy:Really, really?

Orchid Mantis:Really and truly.

Orchid Mantis:Did you have a good time, at least?

Purple Puppy:I was helping a FRIEND.

Purple Puppy:And yes, I did. Not my fault he understands gratitude.

Orchid Mantis:Most of your friends seem to.

Purple Puppy:Appreciation is something I’ve never complained about.

And a smiley. Which makes my eye twitch again. Even if one of those friends he’s referring to is me, it’s not Cas. Is it possible to be jealous of oneself? Because irrational as it may seem, that’s exactly what I’m feeling right now.

Purple Puppy:And really, it’s only the two friends currently. And you. Who I actually want the most and not only because I can’t have you.

Well, that helps pull me away from the edge just a bit.

Purple Puppy:I don’t think anything could turn me off you at this point. Except for you not being gay, but I highly doubt that.

Orchid Mantis:Funny you say that, actually.

Purple Puppy:Oh. Oh no.

Purple Puppy:Don’t you do this to me. My dick can’t take it.

Purple Puppy:I’ve always wanted to be someone’s bisexual awakening, and Iknowyou’ve had a boyfriend before. Don’t tease me.

Orchid Mantis:I have. A few, actually. Never really considered myselfgay, though.

Purple Puppy:Well, I’m not biphobic or anything. Probably the exact opposite. I love the idea of a guy choosing dick because it’s not even a choice for me.

Orchid Mantis:And why is that?

Purple Puppy:Dunno. I’m a card-carrying gay with a lifelong membership. I don’t mean to fetishize it, but the idea of converting someone who’s sexually curious is hot. Judge me all you want.

Orchid Mantis:Interesting.

Purple Puppy:My turn to ask why.

Orchid Mantis:Not telling you.

Purple Puppy:I get it. You’re judging. Go ahead. It’s like you said. At least I acknowledge it’s kinda fucked up.

Orchid Mantis:That’s not it.

Purple Puppy:It is.

Orchid Mantis:It’s really not.

Purple Puppy:It’s fine. I deserve it.