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Stargazer: UGH!

Jeneticist: What’s wrong?

Stargazer: My boss is such a creep! I caught him trying to unlock my phone.

FarfromHome: That is entirely unacceptable.

SquidHead: Want me to rough him up?!

JazzyPlum: That’s even funnier now that we’ve met in person.

SquidHead: Are you saying I’m not the intimidating type?

Seeker: Definitely not.

Jeneticist: That’s not a bad thing. I don’t like scary people.

Stargazer: The mental picture made me laugh. The jerky assistant manager is a short dude, so Tad would loom over him.

Seeker: Can you seek alternate employment or revenue streams?

SquidHead: It’s not that easy for most of us.

Stargazer: Amen. I’m sort of known for quitting jobs too. So finding somewhere that will hire me can be a challenge.

FarfromHome: If your situation becomes untenable, you can find refuge with me.

Seeker: And Kevin.

SquidHead: KEVIN!

JazzyPlum: That’s really kind of you, FFH.

SquidHead: …would it be weird if I asked for a pic of Kevin?

FarfromHome: Yes.

Jeneticist: Uh, I wanna see too. ??

JazzyPlum: I’m rather interested as well.

Seeker: Are there different types of roosters then?

SquidHead: So many!

FarfromHome: Fine. I will return with a picture.

[five minutes later]

FarfromHome: [attached photo]

SquidHead: KEVIN! ??

Jeneticist: OMG. So cute!

Stargazer: I used a lens to match the image. Kevin is a Golden Comet chicken?!

Jeneticist: I kinda love that for you, FFH.

JazzyPlum: Me too! Anyway, try to hang in there, Poppy. You’ll figure out what you’re meant to be doing.

Jeneticist: I’m sending a hug. ?? Let us know if there’s anything we can do.

Seeker: Yes, we’re here for you.

Stargazer: That helps more than you know. I can’t wait to see everyone! Just a bit longer. ??

FarfromHome: I don’t wish to be the bearing of bad tidings, but…has anyone seen the latest post on the AAU site?

Jeneticist: Looking now.

SquidHead: OH SHIT.

Stargazer: Oh my God. That’s us , right?

JazzyPlum: They managed to get photos of all three of us.

Seeker: How serious is this situation?

FarfromHome: I am uncertain. The subject is inflammatory: Real aliens at Space Con!

Jeneticist: They’re being accused of hoaxing in the comments.

Stargazer: “You smeared Vaseline on the lens or used a filter, big deal. Quit trolling.”

Seeker: It seems as if nobody believes them.

JazzyPlum: I’m a little concerned about AlienHunterX who says, “I sent you a DM.”

SquidHead: I’m making a second account. I’ll use a VPN. Time to start a comment war.

Stargazer: Is that a good idea?

Jeneticist: I don’t have a better one.

SquidHead: Don’t worry. I’ll get the thread locked.

JazzyPlum: Thank you. And good luck.