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[FLUTTERRAPE] Empty Promises
By NebulusCreated: 2021-07-16 21:31:33
Updated: 2021-07-04 14:45:42
Expiry: Never
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Originally uploaded to Pastebin: June 22nd, 2014
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A writing contest between SwiftM0nkey and I.
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Each had 1 hour to write whatever we could think of.
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This was what I created.
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Sorry.
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>"No means no, Fluttershy. Go home."
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>The door slams shut in your face.
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>For a while you don't bother to move; you just stare at the solid oak, wondering where you went wrong.
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>With a heavy heart you turn away from Anon's house and begin the trek back to your home.
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>A path you had taken far too many times to count.
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>How long has it been now?
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>You think it's been over two years.
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>The same thing every other day.
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>And yet you keep coming back for another shot.
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>Some desperate internal sense of optimism that makes you think that perhaps he'll take you one day.
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>Your friends wouldn't support your endeavours.
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>It's been a while since they had spoken to you.
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>At least a month, that much is certain.
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>As you walk through the trees to your home, you stare at the dirt road, steady hoof steps carrying you back to your little cottage.
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>The animals you had kept as company had all moved on; they had found homes or simply become bored with your company.
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>You don't mind.
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>It was always clear that their residence was temporary, so seeing them go didn't so much fill you with sadness as it did with pride.
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>Your little friends were growing up and moving on.
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>Something you should have done a while ago.
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>The cottage greets you, a small tired smile working its way onto your face.
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>Walk over the miniature bridge and past a bed of dying flowers.
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>You haven't had much time to water them lately.
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>As you reach forward and push open the door, you take note of the paint.
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>It's chipped in places, and peeling in others.
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>Another job for your steadily growing backlog.
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>But you'll get round to it.
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>Just as soon as you've woo'd Anon.
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>Then everything will be peaches.
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>You stand in your front room.
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>The dark corners seem colder than normal.
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>They used to hold life in the form of animals.
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>Now there aren't too many left.
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>A family of hummingbirds is somewhere in here.
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>You'll look for them later and see if they need food.
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>A noise to your left alerts you to a rapidly moving white shape.
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>Something small and furry collides with your leg and clutches on tight.
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"There there, Angel; I said I would be back!"
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>He just stares at you.
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>You've had him long enough to recognise pity when he shows it.
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"It'll be fine, I promise! I have a really good idea for tomorrow!"
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>He lets go and shakes his head.
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"Angel?"
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>The bunny gives you another hard stare before hopping away towards the kitchen.
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>You follow him, and watch as he tries to pull open a cupboard to get to its contents.
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>Drift over and gently pull the door towards you.
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>Angel doesn't thank you as he pilfers it for carrots and other vegetables.
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>He was always so much more independent than the other animals.
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>Made you wonder why he never left.
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>Probably for your cooking.
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>You smile at this thought and watch as your friend assembles a bowl of vegetables on the kitchen floor.
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"That looks good, Angel! I bet you'll enjoy that!"
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>Give him a big smile, the kind that he loves to see.
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>He doesn't respond, and instead pushes the bowl along the floor towards you.
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>Your eyes jump between the bunny and the food.
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"Aren't you going to eat it?"
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>He shakes his head and jabs a paw at you.
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"Oh but I'm not hungry! I ate this morning!"
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>Angel winces and points at the clock.
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>It's 10:22 at night.
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"Aww, don't worry about me, I'll be fine! You eat up."
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>Another shake of the head followed by another, more forceful paw jab.
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"Angel, I'm not hungry, honest."
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>Stand up and frown at him.
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>He rushes over and tries to get you to sit, pointing at you and the bowl over and over again.
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"Angel, no."
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>The bunny seems desperate at this point, and grabs his own ears, letting out a frustrated squeak.
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>You turn around and walk out.
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>Sometimes you just need to be firm with them.
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>Angel watches you go.
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>He looks back at the bowl and snarls before kicking it over and following you.
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>Ascend the stairs.
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>It's colder on the top floor.
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>You're sure you paid your bills.
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>Though you haven't worked in a while.
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>You just don't have the time.
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>Crawl into bed and sigh, thinking about what you were going to do tomorrow.
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>Angel follows you in and hops on to the bed.
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>He points at your mane.
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"Oh, I don't need to brush it, it'll be fine."
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>He points at your mouth.
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"Umm, I don't think I bought any more toothpaste while I was out, sorry..."
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>A sigh escapes him and he climbs in next to you.
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>He's warmer than your bed.
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>You pull him close and smile.
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"Good night, Angel."
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>He doesn't respond.
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>You snuggle him closer and close your eyes, letting sleep carry you away.
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>Wake up to the feeling of something slapping you.
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>Opening your eyes slowly, you see a blurry white shape stood over you.
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>Wipe the sleep from them and blink again.
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>Angel is stood on top of you, slapping your cheek with a paw.
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"O-Oh, good morning to you too, Angel."
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>He points at the clock next to the bed.
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>Look over at it, still drowsy.
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>Gasp when you see the time.
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"Eight fifty?! Oh my goodness, I'm late!"
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>You rush out of bed.
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>Angel seems glad to see this, and scurries after you.
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>He overtakes you on the stairs, even despite you using your wings and points at a sack of chicken feed in the corner.
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"I'll do that later, Angel, I promise!"
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>His paw lowers slightly; his enthusiasm curbed.
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"I really have to get going, Anon leaves for work in a little while!"
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>At the mention of Anon, Angel lowers his head and his shoulders slump.
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>Crouch down next to him and pet him.
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"Don't worry, as soon as Anon falls for me, everything will be okay!"
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>With that, you rush out the front door, not even bothering to shut it.
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>Angel will do so.
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>He's such a good boy.
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>You fly towards Anon's home, pushing yourself to get there before he leaves.
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>As his house comes into view, you see him locking up his home, ready to leave.
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>Land in front of him as he turns around.
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"H-hello!"
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>He takes one look at you and cringes.
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>"Good... Morning, Fluttershy."
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"So umm, what are you up to?"
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>"You know what I'm doing..."
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>He marches past you towards the town centre.
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"Working?"
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>Anon nods.
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>You swell with pride.
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"I know everything about you, Anon~"
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>"Yeah. I know."
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>Trot to keep up with him.
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"S-so um, want to go on a date?"
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>He doesn't reply.
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"I said: Do you want to--"
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>"I know what you said, Fluttershy. The answer is always no."
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>He turns to you, his face a picture of concern.
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>"It's always no. It's been no for years."
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>Your heart flutters as he looks straight into your eyes.
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>"Every day it's no. Please, Fluttershy, go home."
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>He seems so worried.
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>Is it your mane?
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>You knew you should have brushed it before leaving...
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>Reach forwards and touch his leg.
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"You don't have to worry about a thing, Anon; I have just the thing that will get you to fall for me, just you watch!"
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>He just stares at you.
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>A hand reaches up and wipes his eye.
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>Must have some dust in it.
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>These roads are in really poor condition.
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"You like sweet foods, so how about we go to Sugarcube corner? Doesn't that sound nice?"
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>Anon puts down his bag and squats in front of you.
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>Then he reaches forward and hugs you.
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>Oh goodness, it's finally happening!
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>He holds you close for a while and doesn't say anything.
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>You don't need him to~
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>Eventually he lets go and stands up.
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>"J-just go home, Fluttershy. Please. For me."
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>You give him a dopey grin.
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"Ohh, you're playing hard to get, I know. But just you wait!"
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>Take flight and beam down at him.
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"I'll be back tomorrow!"
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>"I know you will."
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>Turn and fly back to your cottage.
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>Anon picks up his bag and wipes his eyes again.
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>"You always are."
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>Flying back home, you think you saw Rarity talking to Twilight.
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>She sees you overhead and for a second seems like she's about to say something.
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>But she stops herself.
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>Maybe next time she'll think of something to say.
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>You haven't been to the spa with her in so long.
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>Things will pick up once you get Anon though.
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>When you get home, Angel is waiting inside with a bowl of vegetables.
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>He sees you enter and seems ecstatic.
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"Yes, I'm home early! Anon told me to come back."
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>Angel nods eagerly and points at the food.
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>Your stomach grumbles.
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"Oooh alright..."
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>He claps his paws together and pushes the bowl along the floor towards you.
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>You settle down next to him and help yourself to some of the carrots.
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>They seem to be a bit dirty.
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>Is this the same bowl from last night?
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>You ignore this thought and keep eating.
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>Angel watches you intently, pointing at each piece of nourishment in the bowl whenever you pause.
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>Under his watchful eye, you eat everything in it.
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"There, all gone; happy?"
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>He nods.
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>Giggle at him.
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"Thank you, little bunny~"
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>He allows you to pet him.
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"You're my guardian angel, you know that?"
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>The bunny just keeps nodding, albeit with a slightly more sullen expression.
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>Silence permeates the air.
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>Normally there would be the constant chatter of animals.
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>But now it's just you and Angel.
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>And possibly that family of hummingbirds.
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"You know, I think I'm finally making progress with Anon!"
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>Angel looks up at you, a pair of weary eyes looking into yours.
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>He motions for you to continue with a paw.
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>You excitedly launch into what you're going to do once Anon is living here.
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"...And we'll repaint the doors! And the back window will be fixed, and the roof will be patched up so that leak in the bathroom will stop!"
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>He just watches you talk, dutifully listening.
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>Pull him close into a hug.
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>He carefully returns it, but stays quiet.
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>You break the silence.
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"You know..."
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>A soft breeze blows through one of the cracked windows, shifting the musty curtains and scattering the dust that was gathering on the wooden floorboards.
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"I really think things are going to start looking up."
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>You shudder, clutching to your always warm companion.
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"Everything will get better once Anon is here..."
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"Everything will be... Fine..."
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The End.
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Damn, reading back, this is really depressing.
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