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>Be born a blind bastard
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>Not even mamomo mana can bring back your sight
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>You deal with it alright, but it's hard for you to play with other kids
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>Parents take you somewhere one day
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>You don't know where, but it smells like dogs
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>Can hear all the yips and little barks from outside
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>Have to sit in a chair for a bit while parents fill out forms
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>But then they take you where the noises are coming from
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>You were always looking forward to having a guide animal
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>So you were very surprised when you heard the voices of little girls swarming around you and asking what your name was
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>None of them try to touch you, and they're all well behaved
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>Respond to the 'sit' command from one of the adults as soon as it's spoken
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>Their tails are all sweeping across the carpet
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>Parents tell you to have a good day, they'll be back before dinner to pick you up
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>Is this daycare?
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>"Not exactly" they reply
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>You're left to interact with all the girls
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>Which isn't so bad, they seem to sense you haven't been around kids a lot and only come at you one at a time to ask you questions and tell you their name
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>One stands out, mostly because her tail never seems to stop wagging
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>April, as she said in her rather genki voice
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>The others seem to lose interest once your attention focuses on her
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>She can't stop giggling when you feel her face to see what she looks like
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>When you need to use the bathroom she takes you to the door and tells you a map so you can use it yourself
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>Reads you some books, though you're sure she's added some flair to the stories with her hyperactive imagination
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>The time flies by, and you're worried about if you'll see April again or not
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>Parents return and ask if you had a good time
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>You ask if you can come again
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>They say no
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>You complain that you want to see your new friend again
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>Can't understand why they're chuckling
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>They explain that this is a service dog house
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>And they came to get a puppy to help you out
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>April gets to come home with you
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>April is bouncing the whole ride home
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>And tells you about all the things she sees out the window the whole way
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>You wonder how she can never get tired of talking
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>Tail is still smacking the seat ceaselessly
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>When you get home she gets you out of the vehicle herself and guides you inside by the hand
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>You know the layout of your house already, so she runs off to explore it herself
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>Comes back every minute to check up on you
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>Can hear her feet patting around everywhere
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>Your parents take her things to your room
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>She'll be sharing it with you, and sleep in a sleeping bag until they can set up a bed for you
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>April returns as soon as dinner is served
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>Tells you where the food is on your plate before starting her own dinner
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>After dinner is bath time
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>She almost pulls you to the bathroom herself to help you wash
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>Parents thankfully stop her
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>She sits right by the door and keeps asking if you're alright the whole time
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>Whines and complains when your mother takes her to have her bath next
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>You're in the kitchen when you hear your mother chasing the yippy puppy past you
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>You can smell bath suds and the floor is wet
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>April really doesn't like baths
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>Your mother finally gets the puppy washed after remembering the commands
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>By the time she's done you're getting ready for bed
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>April darts in to help you get into your pajamas
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>It's a bit awkward for your young self but it does make it a good deal easier
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>Get tucked into bed by your mother, you can hear April's tail still going in her sleeping bag
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>Not even five minutes after the lights are off, April slips into your bed to cuddle up next to you
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>She smells like apples
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>Morning comes with April waking you
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>By licking your cheek
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>An ultra happy good morning is yapped out when she sees you're awake
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>She helps you get changed for the day
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>Bit less awkward than the licking
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>She takes you downstairs and gets breakfast for you
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>Cold cereal
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>Parents are up after you for once
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>And are very surprised to see you both up so early
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>April gets headpats from the adults
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>You didn't know that tail could go faster
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>Father gets some toast and coffee while you and April munch on your Jinko Flakes cereal
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>When it's time for him to go, your father ruffles your hair and gives April more head pats
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>Once he's gone, your mother asks if you want to play in the back yard
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>It's the first time that she'd let you
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>She was always worried that you'd wander into her little garden or worse, the tool shed
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>It didn't have a door ever since a few full moons ago when a boy hid in there before a girl broke it in
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>You don't really understand what made some girls go crazy on the full moon yet
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>Father always says he'll tell you when you're older
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>You and April head outside into the grassy back yard and you get to smell the scent of the flowers and growing vegetables first hand
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>April drags you around to explore and tell you where each place is, keeping a pace that lets you count the steps
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>Get a good mental map of the back yard now
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>With that out of the way, April takes a few moments to roll on the grass in front of you
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>Odd girl
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>Afterwards she asks what games you want to play
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>You're not even sure what games you CAN play
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>She has to think about that for a minute
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>Tag, Hide and seek, Jump rope are all out
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>So she suggests fetch
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>She is a puppy
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>Looks around for something the two of you can play fetch with, though you can only hear her whimpers and the grass under her feet
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>Has to go inside as quick as she can to find something
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>You hear something jump up onto the fence by the alleyway soon after
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>You listen nervously, worrying it's one of those scary kid-eaters your mother is always warning you about
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>But it's much too small for that
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>You hear claws scratch at wood before something plops over onto the grass
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>Someone small walks over to you
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>Before running away when a yipping and barking April runs back out
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>She rushes past you and whoever it was scrambles back over the fence in a panic
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>April keeps yipping for about a minute while pacing back and forth along the length of the fence
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>You ask what is going on
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>This snaps April out of it and she runs back over to you
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>Apparently a were-kitten had come snooping
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>But she was a stranger so April had to chase her away!
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>As she puts it
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>Something tells you that it won't be the last you hear of the were-kitten
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>But April actually brought back a ball for you two to play with
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>She sits you over by the house so you can throw it away from windows
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>It's would be a bit boring for you if you couldn't hear April yipping all the way to the ball each time you tossed it
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>Lets you know how far you've thrown it each time
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>After a bit she makes a detour and barks at the far end of the yard again, bouncing to try and see over the edge of the fence
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>What you guess is the were-kitten runs off again
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>After a bit of growling April comes back with the ball to resume the games
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>Every time your arms start getting tired she has to chase the kitten off
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>This goes on until it's time for lunch
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>April takes you inside to visit the bathroom first and then to the table
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>April is ecstatic
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>Almost wonder if she got something other than whole wheat with leftover ham and cheese
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>Your mother asks her what the barking by the fence was about while you eat
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>Has to remind April to swallow before she speaks
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>April tells her about the super scary were-kitten with the devil horns and pitchfork
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>Mother realizes it's the neighbor's girl
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>Doesn't want April chasing her off again
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>April whines
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>But accepts
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>April takes you back outside after you're both done dinner
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>Is alright with reading books since you said you arms were getting sore
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>It's a lot more peaceful without the yipping
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>Hear all about the tales of a brave knight questing to defeat a dragon
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>She adds a lot of content to what is a ten page picture book
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>And jumps around as she acts out certain parts
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>You can hear the scratching sound again by the fence after a bit
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>April notices but keeps going with her acting
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>You're not sure why she's moving about so much when you can't see it
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>She's probably going to be covered in grass stains
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>You hear a squeaky, nervous voice come from the fence
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>"C-can I play?"
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>April stops and growls a bit at the kitten
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>But remembers what mom said
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>Says okay, but the kitten has to be the villain
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>Kitten points out she isn't a dragon
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>And that book ends in a kissing scene
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>April whines extra loud about spoiling it
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>Kitten apologizes three times in a row
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>April opens the back gate to let her in
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>Feel someone plop down right beside you
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>And then a puppy growl approaching
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>The kitten is dragged away from you
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>Before crawling back over
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>Asks what your name is
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>You tell her
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>She introduces herself as May
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>April pulls you away again and sits down where May had been
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>May sits on the other side
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>Before April can do more than growl you tell her to continue the story
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>She forgot the spot she was at
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>May meekly tells her she was at the part where the knight was chopping all the bad p'orcs on the head for taking all the cupcakes
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>April pops up to continue
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>May is just as interested in the out of control story as you are
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>It keeps going through a swamp full of witches that need new hats, to a canyon full of crying wyverns, down the river of their tears, and to the tower of a lich
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>You're wondering when he gets to the dragon when your mother calls you three in for snacks
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>May is nervous about the snack thing
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>Mother informs her she asked May's mother, and she said it was alright
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>May follows you and April in as you go to the living room for a snack of apple slices and grapes
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>May keeps very quiet unless you speak to her, each time mewing in surprise before speaking in her quiet voice
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>April tolerates the kitten in the room as she enjoys her fruity treats
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>When you mention it's time for your cartoons the puppy bounces up and runs around the living room to find the remote
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>Fiddles with it for a bit but can't seem to figure it out
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>And realizes she doesn't know what channel your cartoons are on anyways
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>You've never heard what channel it was yourself
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>May asks what cartoon it is, and you do your best to describe it to her
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>It's one of the only ones with voiced captioning on it
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>The kitten knows which one it is
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>But April wants to find it
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>She accidentally puts it on the nature channel
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"When the lion catches it's prey, it clamps it's teeth down on it's neck to suffocate it."
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>You hear May thump to the carpet
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>April whines and runs to get your mom
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>Your mother comes running
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>Checks May over
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>Kitten just fainted
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>Your mother puts it on the right channel before picking May up to bring her home
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>April is happy to have you to herself but still follow your mom to the door before coming back
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>You spend the next five minutes explaining what the cartoon is about as best as you can
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>And you're very surprised to find out one of the characters you thought was a guy is actually an amazon
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>Fills in any blanks the captioning leaves that confuse you from that point on
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>Your mother takes her time coming back from the neighbors, probably got chatting
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>Gives you one of the brownies that May's mother baked
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>April whines a bit and you ask why
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>She can't have any, she's allergic to chocolate
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>Mom gets her a popsicle from the freezer instead
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>All is fine after that
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>Everything is as it was the day before, the only highlight being April running and tripping on her way to greet your father when he gets home
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>It's pizza for dinner that night, making April super excited
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>Mother actually has to use the commands to get her to stop running around and yipping in joy
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>While you're eating, your mother asks if you want to try going to preschool
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>Now that April can watch you they feel safe leaving you there
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>Know a good one where May is going to enter in a few days too
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>You are nervous about it
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>It's a place you don't know and a lot of people you haven't met before
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>But April tells you that she'll protect you from anything
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>It actually makes you feel more confident
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>You want to give it a try
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>Mother is happy and gives April head pats
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>Her tail accelerates
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>How does it never stop wagging?
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>Truly a mystery you may never understand
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>The doorbell rings
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>April takes off barking all the way
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>To the amusement of your parents
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>Mother goes to the door to answer it
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>Comes back with two sets of small footsteps
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>May says hello
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>Apologizes for fainting
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>Like it's her fault
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>Of course you tell her it's alright
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>April actually asks if May is okay
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>The kitten meekly mews a yes
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>You hear May hold up some paper
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>"I made you a drawing."
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>There is a moment of awkward silence
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>This only makes May more nervous
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>You take it and gingerly tell her you're blind
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>She doesn't know what that is, watches you feel the paper to try and get an idea what she made with crayons
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>April explains as bluntly as a puppy can.
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>"He can't see!"
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>It sinks in
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>May can't stop apologizing and whining, even when you say it's alright
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>Eventually she stops, but you and April need to start getting ready for bed
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>Say goodnight to May, she sneaks in two more apologies between saying goodnight back
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>With the kitten shown back home, it's time for your bath
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>Parents debate something in the other room first, something about using too much hot water
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>Come to a decision
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>You and April will share a bath
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>You're blind, so there isn't anything to worry about
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>You're pretty sure April can see you though
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>They mention that she already helps you change clothes
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>And they have a point there
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>Still feels awkward
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>April is wondering why it's a problem
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>She doesn't have cooties, she checked
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>You're not even sure what that means
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>No getting around it, you and April get put in the bath together
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>She can't stop whining when she's made to stay in the hot soapy water and gets scrubbed by your mother
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>You take care of washing yourself until she finishes with the puppy, who sits with her eyes closed while the shampoo soaks into her hair
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>But you don't know that
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>This makes it very awkward for you
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>This continues until April gets rinsed and is pulled out of the tub to be dried off by towel and blowdrier
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>You think you can hear her biting at the hot air
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>After her small feel pat away downstairs you get rinsed, dried, and dressed afterwards
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>You're glad April isn't in charge of this
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>After a brief snack and brushing of teeth, you and April get tucked in for the night
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>Five minutes pass
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>You feel April slip up into your bed again and snuggle up onto your side again
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>She's nice and warm
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>And smells like apples
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>It's time for you to enter preschool
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>As a blind kid you're obviously nervous about it
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>The morning goes a lot like the others with April waking you up and getting you ready for the day
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>She's excited too, her tail refuses to stop wagging behind her
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>The whole ride to the preschool April tells you about all the things she sees outside the window
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>Once your mother parks the car, April helps you get out
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>You can't see anything but you can hear the sound of kids playing nearby
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>April takes your hand firmly as soon as you're stepped foot in the parking lot
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>You follow her a bit awkwardly, the puppy leading you through a door as the sounds of kids gets louder
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>After your mother talks with the woman at the desk, you're allowed to enter the area where all the noise is coming from
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>April shows you the way in at your pace, not once letting go of your hand
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>All the other kids seem to be occupied with their own games and friends, so you two are left alone for now
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>You hear a familiar, quiet voice as you approach
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>"G-good morning a-anon."
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>It's May
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>April says good morning to the were-kitten herself
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>And you reply afterwards
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>May stays quiet for a few moments
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>Just when you think something is wrong she takes your free hand on the other side
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>Her paw's hold is a lot weaker than April's
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>And this makes it a lot harder to move around
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>April squeezes your hand a bit harder, you can feel her looking around you at May
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>With what sort of look you couldn't tell
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>Your mother says goodbye before giggling at your predicament
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>It doesn't help you feel less embarrassed by it
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>Well, at least it can't get worse
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>An adult voice enters the play area
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>"Alright kids, make a circle and we'll introduce ourselves to each other!"
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>April leads you to the circle that forms in the center of the room
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>You're not really looking forward to this, but you have to do it
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>Once everyone is sat down in the circle, the adult introduces herself
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>She's a rather tall holst, judging from how high her voice comes from
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>The introductions start going around the circle with each kid standing up to tell everyone else who they are
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>There is a good mix of boys to girls, and different monster girls
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>Even a human girl
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>May has to go before you
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>She has to be asked to stand up twice before the shy kitten can manage the courage
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>"I-I'mMayit'sgoodtomeetyouall..." She blurts out, sitting down and whimpering
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>The adult doesn't bother pushing her for anything further
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>It's your turn to stand up, but April won't let go of your hand
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>You can feel the stares you're getting because of it
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>You introduce yourself, mention a few things you like, and then say the big thing
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>That you're blind
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>The group is hushed
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>That's normal, but it feels different this time
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>You sit down again anyways and let April have her turn
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>She stands up but still doesn't let go of your hand
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>"I'm April, I'm Anon's guide puppy! One day I'm going to marry him!"
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>You can feel her tail wagging furiously
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>And the heat in your face
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>The holst just giggles at the statement
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>One of the kids asks what a guide puppy is
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>"I show Anon where to go safely, make sure he doesn't get hurt, entertain him, and take care of Anon!"
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>You can feel May squeezing your other hand a bit tighter
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>With luck this will be over soon
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>The holst gets April to sit down to your great relief
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>But her tail keeps going at the same pace
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>The rest of the kids introduce themselves
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>Only a hellpup seems to stand out
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>Once introductions are done the holst lets the kids have free time to see what toys there are and interact with each other
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>You're fine just staying with April and May
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>You don't have another hand for someone else to hold
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>May goes to fetch a book for April to read
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>Seems she really liked what the puppy did with that other book
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>You wait with April on a patch of carpet holding hands
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>Until a larger girl walks up and sits down in front of you
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>"Hey."
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>You think you recognize that voice
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>April responds with her usually cheery tone
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>"Hi!!"
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>You say hello to the mystery girl too
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>You think you smell cinnamon
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>"Hey, are you really blind?"
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>Yes, why would you lie about that?
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>"Can I take care of you too?"
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>April yips once before speaking normally
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>"Only I get to take care of anon! I'm his guide puppy!"
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>"But I want to take care of anon too!"
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>You try and think of how to diffuse the situation
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>Tell the girl that only people with the right training can be guide puppies
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>But ask her what her name is, so you can be friends
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>It seems to work even if April's tail has slowed down
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>"I'm June."
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>You can't help wondering what is with this coincidence
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>Like you're in a story written by a lazy writer
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>But you recognize the name
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>It's the hellpup
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>You try and correct yourself mentally and call it heckpup
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>By now May returns
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>But she moves around behind you to peek over your shoulder at June
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>Her little paws hold onto your free arm
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>"Hey, lets go play something anon!" June suggests, standing up straight
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>You ask what games she had in mind
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>April growls a bit
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>"He can't play tag, catch, or simon says!"
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>You're not so sure about that last one
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>You feel June grab at your free arm to try and make you stand up
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>Get forced to your feet
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>"Lets go play on the swing!"
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>This can only end well
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>April refuses to let go and tugs the other way, but June is bigger and stronger
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>You're too unbalanced by the tug of war to stop it
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>You're not even sure what swings are
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>Or where May has gone at this point
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>The fresh air of outside greets your senses when you get dragged out a door
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>The shaggy hellpup tail keeps brushing past your legs behind June
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>"Stop! It's not safe for Anon to go on swings!" April pleads
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>"Of course it's safe! He's just got to hold on while I push!"
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>You're not even sure what you're supposed to hold onto
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>Eventually you're dragged to whatever these 'swings' are
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>Both canines let go of you to start bickering
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>It gives you a chance to feel the swing with your hands
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>It's a piece of cloth hanging between two sturdy ropes
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>You're not sure how you're supposed to play with it right away
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>Forgetting the puppy and hellpup arguing nearby you sit down in the swing to see if it'll work
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>It's a bit freaky being off the ground when you can't see
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>"See, Anon wants to do it!" June barks in joy
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>Wait a minute here
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>June moves behind you to give you a push
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>You are not okay with this
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>But that isn't getting through to June
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>She's too happy laughing and pushing you higher and higher
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>April isn't happy about this either
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>She won't stop yipping and telling June to stop
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>June doesn't get it until you start yelling at her too
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>Hellpup goes quiet as April stops the swing so you can get off and takes your hand
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>"I-I'm sorry, I thought it would be fun!" June apologizes
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>April just drags you away in a huff, leaving the hellpup behind
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>June doesn't try and follow you two
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>You thank April for helping you out
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>April's tail wags, her peppy personality returning
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>"Of course anon! I'll always take care of you!"
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>April gives you a big hug and squeezes you tight
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>And doesn't seem eager to let go anytime soon
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    >It's the weekend
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    >April is hiding with you in a hallway closet
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    >The puppy is shaking in fright and holding onto your hand extra tight
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    >Such a simple hiding spot can't fool your mother
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    >She slides the door open and makes April yelp in a very dog-like manner
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    >Mother scoops April up while the puppy pleads
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    >"You need those shots young lady! We'll go clothes shopping after!"
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    >Your father comes by to take your hand
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    >He's going to need to go too in order to keep the puppy from escaping them
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    >So you're going next door to play with May until they get back
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    >He takes you over and hands you off to May's mother
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    >You're shown into the new house carefully by the mother were-cat and taken to a room where you can hear a television
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    >You can't tell what is on it due to lack of descriptive audio
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    >May stays very quiet as you sit down next to her
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    >You hear her mother giggle
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    >"I'm going to go work in the other room, you can take care of him right?"
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    >May hesitates
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    >"Uhm... I g-guess... maybe... yeah?"
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    >May's mother leaves the room, telling you to call if you need anything
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    >Somehow this seems like a bad idea
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    >You sit there for a short while, not sure what to talk with May about
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    >The television is changed to a different show with descriptive video
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    >You thank May
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    >"Y-you're welcome."
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    >Awkwardness continues
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    >You try to start a conversation by asking how she's liking preschool
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    >Just answers with "It's o-okay."
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    >Stand up and say you want some water
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    >May springs up with a small whine
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    >"I-I'll get it for you!"
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    >In her rush she trips over something on the ground and falls over
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    >Right into you
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    >The soft carpet thankfully cushions the fall
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    >You ask if she's alright, even if she landed on top of you
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    >Feel her feel around while whining again
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    >"M-my glasses fell off!"
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    >She wears glasses?
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    >The kitten crawls off of you and blindly feels around
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    >You offer to help
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    >As you feel around you find numerous toys strewn about the carpet
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    >No wonder she tripped
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    >Wait, what do glasses look like?
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>You ask May that odd question
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>"W-well, they're glassy and have thingies on them."
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>That really doesn't help you much
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>Your hand feels something that doesn't feel like a toy moments later
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>Feel it carefully, it certainly seems like something to fit over someone's face
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>Inform May of your discovery
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>The only problem is getting them to her
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>You two follow each others voices
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>Then you feel something press up against your face
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>You're sure it's May's face, especially after you hear her jump back with a surprised mew
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>She's stammering and tripping on her words more than usual
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>You just hold her glasses out for her to take
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>Not that she can see them
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>It takes a while for May to calm down
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>You ask why she's acting so weird
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>She's rather nervous about why
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>Almost can't get it out
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>"B-because w-w-w-eeh k-k-ki-kissed!"
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>Is that what kissing was?
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>She still hasn't taken her glasses back
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>You think you can hear a giggling coming from a different direction
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>"K-kissing is wh-when two p-people touch l-lips!" May blurts out
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>So, you two did kiss
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>For a second
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>Your face starts to feel hot again
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>Neither of you want to say anything now
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>Eventually May feels around and takes her glasses from you
463
>She gets up and fetches the water you wanted
464
>You two just 'watch' television for a while
465
>You're too nervous to ask May to take you to the bathroom
466
>Can only hope April comes back soon
467
>Finally you hear the front door opening and the patter of rapidly approaching footsteps
468
>April nearly bowls you over as she slides into a hug
469
>From how much her tail and wagging behind her you guess she really missed you
470
>"I'm back Anon! I'm sorry I left! You weren't scared were you?!" April asks in her excessive worry, before getting really happy "Hi May!"
471
>"H-h-hello..." May squeaks out, muffled by something
472
>April's keen senses pick up the tension in the air
473
>"What's wrong?"
474
>You tell her nothing was wrong, but you had to use the bathroom
475
>Don't want her finding out about the accidental kiss
476
>You're embarrassed enough
477
>April yips with joy and takes your hand after standing
478
>Once you stand up she leads you all over the first floor looking for the bathroom
479
>Finally you find it, April tells you a map before closing the door behind you
480
>The relief is great
481
>With that taken care of and hands washed, April guides you back to the room you were in before
482
>You can hear your mother talking with May's mother in the other room
483
>April sits down right next to you, tail lightly batting your back while you all 'watch' the television
484
>April doesn't seem to be watching, she's sensing something happened
485
>"What'd you two do while I was gone?"
486
>May just whines and muffles her voice more
487
>You feel your face turning red again
488
>The puppy can't miss that hint
489
>"Did you two kiss?"
490
>As blunt as ever
491
>Whatever May's reaction is tips the puppy on
492
>"Not fair! I wanna kiss Anon too!"
493
>Wait, what is she-
494
>April pounces on you, and you feel her kissing your face all over
495
>With her arms wrapped around you there is no choice but to take it
496
>After a good minute of this the puppy finally gets off you and pulls you to a sitting position
497
>You're stupefied
498
>May thumps as she faints
499
>April is just sitting there with her tail in maximum overwag
500
>And you can hear the adults giggling at the scene
501
>Not sure how this could get any more embarrassing
502
>"Anon tastes like cookies!"
503
>Thanks April
504
505
>It's a nice sunny morning
506
>You can smell the orchards and farms that you keep passing by in the car
507
>You wish you could see it all though
508
>But the puppy girl next to you with her endlessly wagging tail is more than happy to tell you about all the things you're passing
509
>The Holst fields
510
>Barometz ranch
511
>Alruane gardens
512
>A bunch of fuzzy weresheep with daughters
513
>Pig fields being tended to by P'orcs
514
>Apparently your mother finds it weird
515
>You don't really get it
516
>Something about the two looking similar
517
>The quiet were-kitten May beside you has barely said a thing since you got in the car, though her mother keeps chatting with your own in the front seat
518
>Before long your little group arrive at your destination
519
>You can smell the blueberries already
520
>A friend of May's mother that runs the blueberry fields lets her pick fresh blueberries
521
>And you'll have a picnic for lunch
522
>You don't think it'll be that fun though
523
>As soon as the door by April's side is open she unbuckles you and grabs your hand, guiding you out of the vehicle
524
>A wicker basket is put into your free hand before your group of five heads into the fields
525
"Blueberries grow on bushes?!"
526
>You can't help wondering what April thought they grew on
527
>Not that you know what a bush looks like
528
"Y-yeah... can we eat some as we pick?" May asks
529
"Just don't ruin your lunch." Her mother answers
530
>April cheers in place of the kitten and starts dragging you into the fields faster
531
>You're used to keeping step with her now
532
>And are still confused how her tail never stops wagging
533
>You hear May follow you, and the distant call not to wander too far away from your mother
534
"Okay! I'll keep Anon safe!" April barks excitedly
535
>She apparently really like blueberries
536
>After she stops dragging you she begins collecting in the basket you're holding
537
>You kneel down to try and feel for the berries yourself
538
>The bushes don't have thorns so you're free to feel around for the bunches of berries
539
>You're able to figure out that the bigger the berry the better by tasting them
540
>April runs around picking the biggest ones to put into the basket
541
>But pauses near you every so often
542
>May sticks near you and picks berries to your side
543
>Once every berry is picked that you can find from the bush you move to the next
544
>Overall it's pretty uneventful
545
>Except for April's usual energy
546
>May moves right back beside you each time you move
547
>There is an odd smelling weed between the next set of bushes
548
>You reach for it to see what it feels like
549
>And end up touching May's hand
550
>May yelps and falls backwards
551
>The plant was uprooted in her hand
552
>You ask if she's alright
553
>April runs right back over to check on you two
554
"Whatcha got there May?" April asks
555
"I dunno... It smells nice though."
556
"Can I smell?!" April yips
557
>After a few sniffs April snorts
558
"It's kinda stinky!"
559
>You get a whiff of it too
560
>It does have an strange smell to it
561
>You go back to picking the berries
562
>April moves away too
563
>You don't hear May return to picking berries though
564
>After a short time April yips again
565
"Don't eat strange plants May!"
566
>That doesn't sound good
567
>You hear April run over again
568
>But from the sound of her whine she was too late
569
"I'm gonna get mom Anon, stay here!" April instructs you
570
>She runs off, leaving you and May alone
571
>You ask if May is alright
572
"Nyaaaaa..."
573
>You feel a paw padding at your back
574
>That's not normal
575
>Another needy mewl and another paw is padding at you, gripping at your shirt's sleeve
576
>You're a bit confused by what's going on
577
>Especially when May butts her head against your back lightly
578
>She rubs her head up against you next
579
>It's a bit confusing and uncomfortable
580
>You ask if she's alright again
581
"Peeeeets!...." She pleads
582
>You're not sure what's going on, so you turn around and feel around for May's head
583
>A purr comes from her as soon as your hand meets one of her small ears
584
>It's the first time you've tried petting anything, but May hardly seems to mind the side to side motion
585
>She quite enjoys it from the loud purr you're hearing
586
>April and the two adults return quick
587
"What's that noise she's making?!"
588
>April has never heard a purr before it seems
589
>She's whining and worrying even while the adults assess the situation
590
>May's mother figures out what it is
591
>Catnip
592
>You're obviously confused, so your mother decides to explain it to you
593
>About how catnip affects cats
594
>And makes feline girls act funny
595
>April seems relieved that it isn't anything serious
596
>But when you stop petting May starts mewling and complaining
597
>She grabs your hand and puts it back on top of her head
598
>It gets amused giggles from the adults
599
>It's about time for the picnic now, so you all get up to head to somewhere grassy to set out the blanket
600
>April is holding your hand a bit tighter the whole way
601
>And May keeps rubbing her cheek against your arm
602
>It's a bit embarrassing
603
>You can feel your face getting warmer from it
604
>Once the picnic blanket is spread out, April helps you sit down
605
>And May lays her head down on your lap and begs for pets again
606
>A small growl comes out of April as she mimics the behavior
607
"I want Anon's pets too!"
608
>And like that, both of your hands are occupied rubbing girl's hair and scratching behind fuzzy ears
609
>You're not sure how 'red' your face is, but it feels like it's burning up right now
610
>Eventually you get your hands back to each one of the sandwiches your mother made
611
>It involved tearing the girls off of you though
612
>And May's mother seems to be having trouble wrangling her daughter to eat her lunch
613
>So May is allowed to lean against you while you eat
614
>This means April leans into your other side
615
>The purring just doesn't seem to stop
616
>Or the eternally wagging tail
617
>Where does April get the energy to keep that thing going?
618
>You're pretty sure she even has it going when she's sleeping
619
>It's a bit tough to eat like this, but at least you're not going hungry
620
>You each get a juice box to wash the PB&J sandwiches down
621
"How long is May going to be acting funny?" April asks
622
>She's quite upset when she's told a few hours
623
>And hugs your arm very tight in response
624
>You feel May slip down to occupy your lap again
625
>This time she lays all across it
626
>She's light and soft, but the heat returns to your face fast
627
"Anoooon.... peeettts..." May pleads
628
>Seems like you'll be stuck like this for a while
629
>April growls a bit again
630
>But May's new position has made it hard to get a good position on you
631
>You move your hand back up to where May's head is and return to petting her
632
"Can't we make her better faster?!" April whines
633
>She is devastated when she hears that they can't
634
>So she resorts to getting herself under one of your arms and putting your free hand up on her head
635
>Unable to deny her, you scratch behind her ears and get to stroking
636
>This seems very cute to the adults from how much they're giggling
637
>You're not having so much fun, it's still embarrassing
638
>You have a tail whapping your back
639
>And a purring body on top of your legs
640
>At least you're not bored?
641
"We're going to go pick some more berries, have fun!"
642
>Thanks mom
643
>Just what you wanted to do all afternoon
644
>This continues for a while
645
>And eventually it stops making your face burn
646
>You can even hear the birds chirping in the tree above you
647
>And a tractor passing by on the road
648
>You know what those sound like thanks to television
649
>They're pretty slow though
650
>You're getting tired of sitting up straight
651
>Without warning you feel a fuzzy lick on your knee
652
>It surprises you enough it makes you fall backwards
653
>And then they pounce
654
>Both May and April jump up onto you, competing for the best spot
655
>They end up at a stalemate, each claiming one side of you
656
>And May starts licking at your neck
657
>You protest, but she just keeps licking
658
>A whine later and April joins in
659
>Licking at your cheek and jaw
660
>This is somehow worse than when she was kissing you
661
>To try and stop them, you get your hands to their heads to resume the petting
662
>This only makes things worse
663
>You don't know why they are doing it, but you can't stop it
664
>Resolved to your fate, you just try to keep your hands from cramping up until the three of you fall asleep for an afternoon nap
665
>You wake later, and can smell the heat of the day dying down
666
>April is still sitting right beside you, much less clingy than before you went to sleep
667
>You ask her how May is feeling
668
"She's back to normal now!"
669
>That's good
670
"But she ran off into the field and hid somewhere!"
671
>That's not good
672
"Mom and her mom are going to find her though!"
673
>That's good
674
"But they said there might be more catnip out there in the field."
675
>That's very bad
676
>Thankfully you hear your mother calling that they found her
677
>She comes over to gather everything up while April takes you to the car
678
>You can feel May in the back seat after you are helped in and buckled up
679
>She seems extra meek now
680
>But does speak with much stuttering
681
"P-p-p-please d-don't t-tell anyone a-at school a-a-about this A-anon..."
682
683
    >It's Monday
684
    >That means you're back at kindergarten
685
    >The extra noise around you is a bit jarring
686
    >But April is there holding your hand all the way
687
    >That's pretty comforting
688
    >Your mother gives you a hug and tells you she'll be back later
689
    >May isn't hovering around you like she was last week
690
    >Must still be embarrassed from yesterday
691
    >April doesn't seem to mind
692
    >Her tail is wagging faster than usual
693
    >You can tell because it keeps brushing against your legs
694
    >Once your mother leaves, April giggles and speaks
695
    "What do you wanna do today anon?"
696
    >You're feeling a bit braver than last week
697
    >Or a bit more bored
698
    >All of last week involved the reading of books
699
    >But the kindergarten ran out so April tried to get May to act out some sort of two man play
700
    >That didn't work out well
701
    >So you suggest going out to play on the playground
702
    >Carefully
703
    >April doesn't respond right away as she considers it
704
    "Okay! Lets go on the slide first!" April yips
705
    >You're led out by the hand towards the slide
706
    >When you ask what a slide is, April tries to describe it
707
    "It's this fun slidey thing! You climb up and slip down! It's kinda like a tube, yknow, like empty toilet paper tubes but a lot bigger and it spins around! And you say 'Wheeeee!!' on the way down!"
708
    >It sort of gives you an image of what it is
709
    >She takes you up the safe way and makes sure you don't bump into anybody else
710
    >Just a few inclines before the real challenge
711
    >The rope bridge
712
    >It has wooden boards to walk on, but it shakes around when you move on it
713
    >April is there and holds your hand extra tight as you two cross
714
    >She even assures you that you're only two feet up
715
    >Getting across it isn't soon enough and you hurry as soon as you hear April step onto solid plastic
716
    >April yips in surprise, the two of you spilling over
717
    >The two of you tumble down, and all you can smell is strawberries
718
    >And all that's below you is soft puppy
719
    >The heat is returning to your face now
720
    >April recovers first and gives you a big hug
721
"There there, you made it! It's alright now!"
722
>Her hands rub at your back as her tail whaps against the plastic in overdrive
723
>It helps you calm down so you can get up off of her with care
724
>April gets up and makes sure you're steady on your feet before giving you another hug
725
"Now we can go on the slide!"
726
>You're not so sure about that anymore
727
"The only other ways down are the rope ladder and back the way we came though."
728
>Heck yeah you want to try the slide
729
>April giggles and guides you in front of it
730
>She has you put your hands on the top of the slide's entrance before carefully helping your legs get into position
731
>You're wondering if you should let go yet, but feel her slip in behind you and wrap her arms and legs around you
732
"I'll keep you safe! Lets go!"
733
>It does make you feel safer this way
734
>So you let go and April lets the two of you slide down at a slow pace
735
>It picks up speed as you go around the gentle curve, but it isn't scary
736
>Fun even
737
>When the slide ends you and April drop half a foot to the sand below
738
>She unwraps herself from you and helps you up
739
"Wanna go again?"
740
>"Yeah."
741
"Yay!"
742
>She excitedly guides you somewhere besides where you started climbing the first time
743
"Wanna try climbing? I'll catch you if you fall!"
744
>Well, you'd feel bad after she offered that
745
>You cautiously feel around and find the rope ladder
746
>Each handhold is easy to find
747
>The footholds are a bit worrying till you feel it under your heel
748
>Progress is slow, but April doesn't help you physically
749
>She just keeps giving you words of encouragement, right behind you
750
>Before long you're back up on the higher platform, standing there as April scales the ropes far faster than you
751
>She happy puppy gives you a big hug to congratulate you
752
"You did it!"
753
>Yeah. Yeah, you did!
754
>You reward is another trip down the slide with April clinging to you again
755
>It's more exciting when you know what to expect
756
>You keep taking trips up and down the slide, the trip up taking less time each time you climb the rope ladder
757
>And April doesn't stop being happy
758
>The only thing that stops you from going a tenth time is snack time being called
759
>You and April head on into the snack area to see what it is today
760
>Small small milk carton or a juice box, and your choice of raisins, half a banana, or apple slices
761
>You pick your treat and sit down with April, your snack only delayed by figuring out how to open your drink yourself while April gives you advice verbally
762
>Then you hear her growl a tiny bit
763
>And smell something like smoke
764
>A slightly heavier weight than the two of you sits down in front of the pair of you
765
"Uhm, hey. I wanted to apologize for last week..."
766
>It's June
767
>You tell her it's alright
768
>There are two sets of wagging tails now
769
"Okay. But I made you something at home with my mom, I asked the teacher if it was alright and she said okay. They're cupcakes!"
770
>You hear crinkling paper and a whine from June
771
"I gotta taste it to make sure it doesn't taste funny!" Yips April.
772
"Wait, don't!"
773
>April wolfs the cupcake down in record time
774
>There is a small pause
775
"There was chocolate in that, huh?"
776
"Yeah..."
777
>Another short pause follows before you hear something pat what you guess is June's shoulder
778
"Take care of Anon while I'm gone."
779
>Wait, what is she talking abo-
780
>April jumps up and whines like a real puppy as she runs off
781
>Now you're very worried
782
>June is panicking and whining from the sudden responsibility
783
>Today is going to be worrying
784
"Sh-she's gonna be okay, right?"
785
>You think so
786
"H-here, stay here and I'll go make sure!"
787
>June hands the paper bag with the remaining cupcakes to you
788
>She runs off next and you can almost hear her talking with the teacher by the bathroom
789
>June sounds pretty sorry about the whole ordeal
790
>She comes back without any of the wagging from before and sits down next to you
791
"She's gonna be in the bathroom for a bit but she's gonna be okay."
792
>You almost want to know why she's in there but don't ask
793
>The pair of you eat your snacks silently
794
>June's cupcakes are actually pretty good
795
>No wonder April didn't realize there was chocolate, it's all tucked into a ball in the center
796
>When you tell June you like them you feel her tail wagging behind you
797
"My mom did mosta the work."
798
>You've finished your snacks before long and April is still missing
799
>The holst teacher comes by and asks if you'll be alright without April
800
>It'll be a bit boring, but you'll be okay as long as you don't try to do anything
801
>She offers to help entertain you for today, but you don't feel like hearing more books read to you
802
>June seems to sense your disappointment
803
"April told me to take care of him, so I'll play with Anon!"
804
>The teacher asks if you're alright with that
805
>You nod
806
>She's satisfied with that leaves you alone so she can call your mother just in case April needs some medicine for whatever is happening
807
>And you're left alone with June
808
"So, what were ya doing before with April?"
809
>You tell her you were trying the slide out
810
"Wanna try some other stuff?"
811
>You don't say anything, but she gets the message
812
"O-only what you want ta do! We can just stick with the slide, or go with the see-saw, or even just play with a ball!"
813
>She sounds rather nervous about the whole affair
814
>You ask what the see-saw is
815
"Yknow, the- oh! Uhm, it's like a big long stick with seats on the ends with a thingy keeping the center up! And it like... two people sit on it, and when one goes down the other goes up a bit. The ones here only go up a little ways though."
816
>That doesn't sound that bad
817
>Or maybe you just have some extra courage after conquering the slide
818
>Either way, you agree to it
819
>June's attitude improves considerably
820
>You feel her take one of your hands in her two paws as she tugs at you
821
"Lets go try it out!"
822
>Those paws sure are larger than April's
823
>And a lot warmer too
824
>But you stand up and let June lead the way
825
>You've gotten a good map of the place in your head, but a guide makes things easier
826
>She brings you to the see-saw and sits you down on one of the soft seats
827
>She starts to move away before coming back, taking your hands and putting them onto a bar with rubber grips
828
>That's a lot more comforting
829
>She moves to the other side and gets on
830
>You can feel your seat rising up off the ground
831
>But the tips of your shoes can still feel the sand below, so you don't freak out
832
>You lower down a few moments later, feet planted on the ground
833
"Now you push up!" June instructs
834
>Getting the idea, you push off the ground with your legs as June moves down again
835
>This process repeats for a while, but it's hardly exciting
836
>You make sure to inform June of this
837
"Okay, lets try something else next!"
838
>Once you're back down on the ground on your side she hops off and runs back by your side
839
>Somehow you feel like she wasn't making it go that fast out of worry for you
840
>Either way you can feel her excitement just bleeding off of her
841
"How about the merry go round? It's like a table you sit on and it spins around when someone pushes it! And it can't go that fast because of mechamisms. I can still make sure you don't fall off though!"
842
>That sounds fine, though you are a bit worried
843
>She shows you to the merry-go-round and has the other kids on it stop the thing so you can get on
844
>June helps guide you on and moves your hand to one of the plastic bars that serve as handholds for it
845
>You're seated towards the edge, though June is between you and spilling off
846
>It doesn't seem the exciting until the other kids start moving it
847
>The pull towards the outside freaks you out a bit, but you bear with it
848
>June's tail keeps batting against your legs as you keep your grip strong
849
>The thing just seems to get faster and faster
850
>Then you feel something strange with your head you haven't felt before
851
>You begin to tell June you're ready to get off when your hands slip
852
>Panic strikes you as you begin sliding off the contraption
853
>June yelps and you feel the bigger girl jump into you at the last moment
854
>She bears the brunt of the fall into the sand as you land on top of her, knocking the air out of her lungs
855
>Your head just keeps spinning, so you don't try to get up
856
>She's more solid than April is
857
>June sits you up and checks you over, brushing some sand off your clothes
858
"Are you okay?!"
859
"June's crying guys!"
860
"Am not!"
861
>They continue to bicker as you try and stand up, only to drop onto your bottom
862
>You're worried and ask what's going on
863
>That get's the heckpup's attention away from the other girls she'd been arguing with
864
"I think you're just dizzy. You've never been busy before?"
865
>Well, you don't think so
866
>You feel a June pull you into a big strong hug before releasing you
867
"Sorry I almost made you get hurt..."
868
>Well, she did save you from that
869
>And it wasn't really her fault
870
>You can still hear her sniffling
871
>Just as your head stops spinning you hear the teacher call for naptime
872
>It's just the excuse you needed to have June take your hand and lead you back inside away from the teasing of the other kids nearby
873
>She takes you to one of the soft mats set out and helps you lay down
874
"Are you sure you're okay?" She asks again
875
>You assure her you are
876
>You ask if she's alright
877
"Well, I might have fallen a bit hard...can I nap next to you?"
878
>The question is nothing but sincere
879
>And April usually snuggles up next to you anyways
880
>So you agree to it
881
>The tail doesn't start again but June plops down near you, giving some space but staying close enough you can be sure she's there from the smell of smokey ash
882
>After such an exciting day, it's easy to get to sleep for your nap
883
>When you wake up, it's from the soft voice of your mother as she strokes your hair
884
>June is gone already, but you're more worried about April
885
>She usually wakes you up
886
>When you ask where April is your mother explains she took her home once she could get off the toilet
887
>She's resting there with some good food and treats to help her recover
888
>You feel bad for April, but are mostly a bit lonely as your mother guides you out to the car
889
>It's also pretty boring without April telling you about everything you're driving by
890
>So when you get back home you move off on your own, since you know she's on the couch
891
>You know your house like the back of your hand so you don't bump into anything on the way
892
"Hey anon, sorry I wasn't with you today..." April apologizes, whining like it's her fault
893
>Well, it sort of is but you aren't going to say that
894
>You just find her on the couch and lean in to give her the biggest, tightest hug you could muster
895
>"I missed you April."
896
>She doesn't respond right away
897
>But the tail inside the blanket tries to wag furiously
898
>She hugs you back and giggles
899
"I missed you today too Anon! I'll be more careful what I eat!"
900
901
    >It's a sunny saturday morning
902
    >You know because you can feel the heat of the light coming in the windows
903
    >Breakfast is done and you're just watching the new cartoons for this week with April
904
    >She's more excited than usual, you can feel the speed her tail is going
905
    >And she keeps hopping up when she hears any vehicle drive by to see who it is
906
    >Only to return to her seat after
907
    >June is coming over for a sleepover, and May will be coming over later for the same reason
908
    >Despite the cupcake incident, April started getting along really well with the heckpup
909
    >Guess she started trusting her after she heard how well she did taking care of you
910
    >Having two excited puppies following you around everywhere at the daycare is a bit embarrassing, but at least May isn't any trouble
911
    >The kitten has remained a bit shy around you though
912
    >The doorbell has April leaping up and running for the door
913
    "I'll get it!"
914
    >You hear the door open and four sets of small padded feet rush back towards you
915
    >April gets back into her spot, and the second smoky smelling pup plops down on the other side
916
    "Hi anon! Whatcha watching?"
917
    >You're pretty sure it's the newest Power Sailors episode
918
    >It's a commercial right now
919
    >For something called the 'Oozinator'
920
    >It sounds sticky
921
    >You can hear your mother and June's mother talking about where the bigger heckhound will sleep that night
922
    >Guess she'll be staying the night too
923
    >You already know the kids will sleep in the living room tonight
924
    >The coffee table has already been moved to the side to make space
925
    >April wants to wait till you're all there to make the fort though
926
    >She explained that it was sort of like a house, but would be made with pillows and blankets
927
    >The doorbell rings again
928
    >A repeat of last time, April jumps up to get it
929
    >She runs back, but you hardly hear May until she's right behind you
930
    >Cats sure are good at sneaking
931
    "H-hi anon. Hi J-june."
932
    "Hi Ma-WOW! That's a really cool sleeping bag!"
933
    >What are they talking about?
934
>They let May explain, staying quiet till she gets the message
935
"Uhm... I-it looks like a koi fish." She explains
936
>You don't really know what that looks like
937
>She apologizes with a squeak, before putting something down in front of you
938
>You feel at it, trying to get a good image of what it is
939
>A big 'mouth' lets someone enter it
940
>There are a few decorative fins on it's large body
941
>And it's somehow soft, yet keeps it's full shape
942
>But most importantly, it's gigantic
943
>You're not even sure how May dragged the thing in on her own
944
>It has to be able to fit two fully grown people
945
>She must not like being cramped in a sleeping bag
946
>It is pretty cool though
947
"My mom got it just fo-for today, so it's brand new." May admits
948
"Can we try it out?!" April asks, bouncing in place
949
>May must have nodded, because April begins slipping inside it right away
950
"Hey, the tongue is the pillow!"
951
>June moves around you to check it out
952
>May is quiet, and you can almost hear her embarrassment
953
>There are some noises in the kitchen, but you shrug it off as lunch being made and listen to the show when it comes back on
954
>Then you hear an adult voice you assume is June's mother
955
"Where's the pup that wanted to learn to bake?!"
956
>April wiggles out of the fish and scampers over, yipping "Me! Me! Me!"
957
"I'll help!" June shouts, leaping up and running after April
958
>It just leaves you and May alone
959
>Except for the fish
960
>She sits down a short distance from you, and you're both quiet for a bit
961
>It starts to get to you though
962
>You ask if something is wrong
963
>May takes a few seconds to respond
964
"U-uhm... w-w-well... I just c-can't stop th-thinking about... w-well... I don't r-remember what it w-was like wh-when you petted me..."
965
>She's pretty nervous about this
966
>And probably embarrassed
967
>Not that you aren't too
968
>Without thinking, you suggest doing it again
969
>It sinks in at the same time for you two
970
"Okay..."
971
>The kitten slides over next to you
972
>You can feel the nervous shaking through the loose clothes she's wearing
973
>You're not so sure about this anymore, but you can't back out now
974
>Carefully you feel your fingertips up to her head
975
>When you find it, you begin stroking the shaking kitten's head
976
>The shaking calms down after a bit, and it helps she's a bit smaller than you
977
>Then you hear something familiar
978
>It's faint, but she's started purring
979
>Which makes it even harder to hear what show has come on now
980
>You think it's that show about digital monster girls
981
"What kinda cookies do you want anon?!"
982
>April's voice seems to push May over some threshold, and she tips over onto the fish
983
>Out like a light
984
"What happened?" April asks, cluelessly
985
>You just say she wanted a nap
986
>And that you would like butterscotch cookies
987
"Okay!" Yips April
988
>She scampers back to the kitchen
989
>You get a bit of quiet time now, though the long furry thing on your lap gets your attention
990
>You quickly realize it's May's tail
991
>So that's how cats and dogs are different
992
>Besides the other stuff
993
>Lunch comes and goes, and you get cookies after
994
>They're pretty good, which makes the puppies happy
995
>You can feel the chill in the air, so it's not surprising when you're kept inside due to the rain
996
>The four of you make due making the fort and watching some videos June brought with her
997
>Though only half of them have descriptive audio
998
>It's still fun helping prop the pillows and other things up, even if you have to do it several times
999
>Eventually the mothers bring in the table from the storage room, which makes the process a lot easier
1000
>June keeps asking questions anytime April helps you with anything
1001
>And April is happy to answer them
1002
>You're not sure you need two guide puppies
1003
>Huddled under the table, you four begin to enjoy the chicken and fries that the adults ordered while some movie about mice in australia trying to save a boy from a poacher and his lizardgirl wife
1004
>And the giant eagle harpy that the poachers are trying to catch
1005
>Eating with your fingers isn't new to you, but it's the first time you've had chicken
1006
>It's a bit of an adventure eating around the bones
1007
>May seems to really like it, since she keeps asking for more
1008
>Saying she doesn't mind being too full for the cake
1009
>Until you all get the cake
1010
>April doesn't get any, since it's chocolate, so she gets a creamsicle instead
1011
>But as you're finishing, you can sense the nervousness spreading through the girls
1012
>The rain and wind has picked up, and hail patters against the windows
1013
>Your dad has to run inside to get away from it
1014
>Seems there will be a pretty big storm that night
1015
>The first rumble of thunder makes both canines yelp and scurry further into the fort
1016
>It is a bit freaky for your young self, but you've heard it before
1017
>A clingy cat latches onto your back, hiding her face in it
1018
>The adults in the room just giggle and chuckle at the four of you
1019
>You try and reassure the group, but a second louder crack of thunder only gets more doggish yelps and whines from two of the girls
1020
>And those claws are needle sharp
1021
"S-sorry!" May whines, letting go and freeing you from her claws
1022
>With the helpers disabled from fright, the adults take care of cleaning up and leave the four of you alone
1023
>You're nervous about being the only one not terrified of the increasingly common rumbles in the sky
1024
>The three huddle up behind you
1025
>Jumping anytime the loud bang of lightning cracks nearby
1026
>The claws on your chest are the worst part
1027
>Getting fed up with it, you pull May in front of you and sit her down in the hole of your crossed legs
1028
>She seems to get warmer from you holding her like this, but she calms down
1029
>And the pups are too scared to care
1030
>It makes watching the movies a bit harder
1031
>Towards the end of the last one, the storm picks up to an extreme
1032
>A thundercrack comes by at least ten times a minute
1033
>April actually screams
1034
>Before you realize it, the two canines drag you and May backwards and into the fish
1035
>Cramped inside there, two shaking pups cling to you from either side and keep you pinned down
1036
>May probably has the worst of it, pinned below you
1037
>But at least she can breath
1038
>With the storm not letting up, you can tell it'll be a long night
1039
>You wake up in much the same position you spent the night in
1040
>It's stuffy, cramped, but cozy somehow
1041
>You ask if any of them are awake
1042
"Y-yeah."
1043
>April still seems scared
1044
>Even though it sounds like the storm stopped
1045
>But the other two are still out like lights
1046
>Probably got to sleep and need to catch up on what they lost
1047
>You try and wiggle out of the fish bag to go empty your aching bladder
1048
>For the fact nobody wet themselves, you're very thankful
1049
>But April clings to you extra tightly
1050
"D-don't go, what if th-the storm comes back?!"
1051
>She's definitely still scared
1052
>You try and reassure her the best way your young mind can think of
1053
>Telling her the storm must be extra sleepy after playing so long last night
1054
>It actually works
1055
>But she gets out first to make sure
1056
>You slip out and feel your way out from under the table to stand up
1057
>By the time you manage this, April is done
1058
"The storm went home! And there is a HUGE puddle in the street!"
1059
>You're more worried about the bathroom, so you head right for it
1060
>When you return, the other two are up and calling for you in mild fright
1061
>April seems to have run upstairs to use that bathroom
1062
>You tell them it's safe
1063
>They're careful getting out, but run right for the bathrooms once they're out
1064
>A rather odd sleepover
1065
>You hear your mother in the kitchen, so you head there to see what breakfast will be
1066
"Thunderbirds fighting? No wonder it was so crazy last night!"
1067
"Wish they told us which one won!" June's mother comments
1068
"Hey sweetie, how did you sleep last night?~"
1069
>It was cramped
1070
>This just makes the pair laugh
1071
>You wish you knew what was funny