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⠀⠀⠀﹙ she tipped battat sideways back and forth with her own body, like a loose and slow shake. ﹚

⠀⠀⠀yeah? they're missing out.
⠀⠀⠀they think you're intimidating.

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it's pippins .ᐟ.ᐟ @itsgambletime.bsky.social · 2d

⠀⠀⠀huh-? yeah.

⠀⠀⠀we're friends, right? that's what friends do.

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it's pippins .ᐟ.ᐟ @itsgambletime.bsky.social · 2d

⠀⠀⠀because everyone's kinda special in a way?
⠀⠀⠀that's like saying you don't want any skills or something.

⠀⠀⠀i wasn't even saying you were special anyways, i just kinda like you're a jerk.

it's pippins .ᐟ.ᐟ @itsgambletime.bsky.social · 2d

⠀⠀⠀... why not?

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it's pippins .ᐟ.ᐟ @itsgambletime.bsky.social · 2d

⠀⠀⠀i dunno! i'm a pippins, not a therapist.

⠀⠀⠀﹙ leaning over, he tipped his head to make it rattle as he stuck his tongue out, trying hard to make her laugh. ﹚

⠀⠀⠀just kinda want more friends who don't care i'm annoying.

緑ピピンズー【MIDORI】 @midori.bsky.green · 2d

I'm an unloveable mess of nothing. I ruin everything I touch, and maybe that's why the only time I'm paid attention to is out of pity. You're pitying me. Right?

it's pippins .ᐟ.ᐟ @itsgambletime.bsky.social · 2d

⠀⠀⠀﹙ looking down in a mix of concern and judgement, she stepped closer to put a hand on her shoulder, giving two loose rubs. ﹚

⠀⠀⠀'course i would..? normal greenie's my friend.
⠀⠀⠀doesn't make you worse.

⠀⠀⠀we could be friends.

it's pippins .ᐟ.ᐟ @itsgambletime.bsky.social · 2d

⠀⠀⠀yeah-?

⠀⠀⠀sounds like you 𝘥𝘰 have stuff you need to talk through.

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it's pippins .ᐟ.ᐟ @itsgambletime.bsky.social · 2d

⠀⠀⠀﹙ looking down in a mix of concern and judgement, she stepped closer to put a hand on her shoulder, giving two loose rubs. ﹚

⠀⠀⠀'course i would..? normal greenie's my friend.
⠀⠀⠀doesn't make you worse.

⠀⠀⠀we could be friends.

緑ピピンズー【MIDORI】 @midori.bsky.green · 2d

「* She just collapses to the ground, holding her head, sniffling.」

…
I know she's better than all of us. D-Don't think I couldn't see you praising her too.

it's pippins .ᐟ.ᐟ @itsgambletime.bsky.social · 2d

⠀⠀⠀you don't need to yell and repeat yourself so much, sheesh -

⠀⠀⠀i just kind of thought you were really pretty and felt weird talking to you about dumb things?
⠀⠀⠀it's not like anyone really cares about me as much either.

it's pippins .ᐟ.ᐟ @itsgambletime.bsky.social · 2d

⠀⠀⠀.. you sure?

⠀⠀⠀i was kinda sayin' the grumpier version of her was the special one. you fall into that too?

⠀⠀⠀it'd be cool to hang out!

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it's pippins .ᐟ.ᐟ @itsgambletime.bsky.social · 2d

⠀⠀⠀you don't need to yell and repeat yourself so much, sheesh -

⠀⠀⠀i just kind of thought you were really pretty and felt weird talking to you about dumb things?
⠀⠀⠀it's not like anyone really cares about me as much either.

緑ピピンズー【MIDORI】 @midori.bsky.green · 2d

SHE'S ALWAYS GETTING AFFECTION. ATTENTION. EVERYONE LOVES HER. EVERYONE LOVES HER EVEN LIKE THIS. MOST OF THE REST OF US ARE NOTHING IN COMPARISON. NOTHING. NOTHING.

it's pippins .ᐟ.ᐟ @itsgambletime.bsky.social · 2d

⠀⠀⠀do you need someone to talk to, buddy??

⠀⠀⠀i have a spare meal ticket, y'know-

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it's pippins .ᐟ.ᐟ @itsgambletime.bsky.social · 2d

⠀⠀⠀look, if you need someone to complain about that weird liar version with, i'm all ears.

緑ピピンズー【MIDORI】 @midori.bsky.green · 2d

Ha.

it's pippins .ᐟ.ᐟ @itsgambletime.bsky.social · 2d

⠀⠀⠀YOU ALL HAVE SO MANY PROBLEMS

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it's pippins .ᐟ.ᐟ @itsgambletime.bsky.social · 2d

⠀⠀⠀YOU ALL HAVE SO MANY PROBLEMS

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it's pippins .ᐟ.ᐟ @itsgambletime.bsky.social · 2d

⠀⠀⠀﹙ lifting her up a bit, they wobbled back and forth. ﹚

⠀⠀⠀you're the one i care about.

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it's pippins .ᐟ.ᐟ @itsgambletime.bsky.social · 2d

⠀⠀⠀when my boyfriend retires, i'm taking his job in the future!

⠀⠀⠀and i wanna be JUST as evil, ehehhehee.

it's pippins .ᐟ.ᐟ @itsgambletime.bsky.social · 2d

⠀⠀⠀﹙ that earns a bright smile right back, his arms wrapping around her with a real sort of warmth. ﹚

⠀⠀⠀you're the special one.

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it's pippins .ᐟ.ᐟ @itsgambletime.bsky.social · 2d

⠀⠀⠀she was such a weird liar. so fake... she'd get kisses but just ..

⠀⠀⠀i'm glad you're a jerk now! at least you're real!!
⠀⠀⠀hehee. don't change, okay? please?

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it's pippins .ᐟ.ᐟ @itsgambletime.bsky.social · 2d

⠀⠀⠀i did!! she was like.. all super weirdly overly-sweet and everyone was kissing up because she was like you but really social and fake.

⠀⠀⠀just wanted you back, mostly... i didn't trust her.

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