(*Aww…what a cute, happy dragon! The anon smiles, and puts a bowl of milk in front of Flaps. Can’t forget to drink! Then, she tentatively places her hand on Flaps, and begins to pet him.

* [Ohhh, he loves this. He drinks it down pretty quickly, leaning into your hand and purring louder!]

Do you remember much about your old life, Runiel? Was it pleasant? How did this place become your afterlife?

* { it was nice. }

* { that’s a really long story. i’m… fairly sure it would just bore you all. }

That’s not necessarily true, Runiel. Flavor text just has to narrate what’s going on in the present moment, right? You could still remember some of the knowledge required for your job, but temporarily stop learning new OOC knowledge. Although it may be temporary, isn’t a respite from it better than none at all?

* { not really. once it wore off it’d just. be pretty crushing, you know. it’s a lot to have lifted from me – but at the same time it’d be a lot to be throwing back onto me later. x= }

Part of the reason you’re so stressed is because of all the power and knowledge you have, right Runiel? Would you accept a magic anon that removed some of your powers, or made it so that you wouldn’t have to be aware of OOC knowledge? That way, you wouldn’t have to stress about the future. Ignorance is bliss.

* { as nice as that would be, anon magic is only temporary. it wouldn’t do me any good in the long run. }

* { besides – i’m still the flavor text. the knowledge i have is needed for me to be able to do my job. }

Ah, I see…you still don’t understand words, and still can’t talk…but that’s alright. I’m just glad you’re doing better than before…I have a little treat for you, if you’d like it. (*The anon walks over to Flaps, and places a slice of butterscotch cinnamon pie in front of him.) Enjoy!

* [Ooooo. He does a BIG sniff…. And he snaps it right up! Delicious. He’s doing some real happy purrs now….. What a happy dragon.]

(*An anon approaches Flaps, hoping he will be friendly.) Um, hey Flaps….how are you doing? Why are you scared of that other dragon? They won’t hurt you…

* [Sadly, he still doesn’t seem to understand…. But he doesn’t seem to be feeling threatened by your approach! He’s just watching. A slight tilt of the head, even.]

Has Flaps made any more improvements?

* { definitely! he’s got his head upstairs again, but he seems calm and amicable. i’m not going to test him myself, though – like i’ve said, he’s afraid of me, i don’t want to chance ruining this. }

* { he’s currently got @tanezumi held captive though. it’s pretty cute. }

That’s alright, Runiel. What have you tried out, and what have you discovered?

* { well, }

* { @sunnybcnes needed help with security at his new cafe – and i offered my help. i wasn’t sure if i’d be able to properly do it, seeing as it’s outside the void, but…. }

* { it worked pretty much without a hitch. i’m even able to set up my projections in there…. it’s. really nice. }

You and Flaps still have lots of pets, don’t you? Are they doing all right amidst all this nonsense? I’m surprised that you’re able to still care for them on top of everything else…

* { not as many as we used to. a lot of them belonged to other people who have since left – but we do make sure to keep on with taking good care of them. }

* { they’re in good hands, even if we don’t talk about them much. no worries. }

It seems things are finally looking up for you and Flaps! I’m so happy for you two! Maybe things can finally be peaceful again…I just hope Pathos doesn’t come to bother you two again. I’m guessing you and Flaps won’t want him anywhere near here, huh?

* { if he gets anywhere near here within at LEAST a 500 foot radius again after pulling that shit? }

* { he dies on sight. }

* { things are doing a little better, though, that aside. }