S.O comforts you after a terrible day

Hey, good-- afternoon?

Geez, what's gotten into you? I've never seen you this angry before.

Hey, no, get back here! You remember how you promised me that you'd talk about your feelings more? This is exactly the sort of thing I'm talking about.

I know it's hard, that's why you have to practice. Now, get back here so we can talk and I can help you.

Come on, don't scowl; you have such a pretty face to ruin it like that. Come on, take a deep breath and tell me what's going on.

Okay, that *does* sound pretty scummy of them to do, but it doesn't seem like there's anything you can change about it. Just have to roll with what you have and make the best of it.

Hey, I *am* being supportive; there's not much you can do, someone just turned out to be an ass, which if I'm remembering correctly they've done similar things in the past, and you are just stuck with the work that they left for you. But, the good news is that you're home now so I can pamper you like you deserve, as long as you stop being a stick in the mud.

Yea, you kind of are being one, even if it's completely justified.

Not what you wanted to hear huh? Well, that's too bad because it's what you *need* to hear right now.

You know, it's kinda cute how your tail flicks back and forth when you're mad.

*laughs* That caught you off guard, didn't it? The look on your face was *priceless*. Anyway, I'm sorry that your day was sucky. I might have a way to cheer you up though; I've got a comfy blanket and a lap for you to rest on.

Ugh, do we have to do this charade every time you have a bad day? First, I offer you scritchies and headpats, you act shocked that I would even *dare* to offer such a thing, then I tell you to get over yourself before you reluctantly lay down and enjoy yourself so much you forget what you were even upset about.

Yes, you do that every time. You remember last week when your lunch got stolen out of the breakroom fridge? Or how about the time that you were stuck working overtime because someone forgot to save their work to the master document and you had to redo everything?

Yea, I do remember everything, cause, truth be told, it makes me really sad to see you like this. That's why I try so hard to cheer you up whenever you have a bad day. Now, that we got that out of the way, here's your blanket. Take that and lay down on the couch with me.

Yea, I'm not buying that you're not feeling it. You are *such* a sucker for soft blankets.

Oh, I've seen the way you snuggle your blankets at night; you absolutely *love* rubbing your cheeks against the fluffy bits.

Oops, was that supposed to be a secret? Maybe you shouldn't sleep with your door open next time.

What else have I seen? Hmm... You like pushing your head into your pillows, probably to give yourself headpats instead of just *asking* me, which I honestly don't understand. You know I'm always willing to give you scritchies, right?

Why? Well, I love listening to you purr. It's honestly really comforting. It means you're winding down and relaxing, something you *desperately* need to do. You're a very high-strung person, you know? Speaking of, don't you want to come lay down and snuggle up with your favorite blanket and favorite person?

Yea, I know you do.

That's a good [boy/girl/kitten].

Well, if you didn't want me to call you that maybe you shouldn't be one. Pat pat.

Awh, are you growling? Is kitty trying to save face by pretending they don't *love* being called a good [boy/girl/kitten] [smug] Hint: it's not working.

Don't hide your face, I want to see you blush~

Not so snarky now, are you? No, now you're the soft and squishy neko that I know and love. All it took was some fluffy blankets and a lap to sleep on and you're already starting to calm down. Are you feeling better?

Still no? Hmm, what else can I do to make you feel better? Maybe some ear scritchies?

*scritchies SFX*

I love listening to you purr, it's so so sweet. And your smile, god your smile just makes me melt.

Yea, I know today really sucked; I'm sorry you work with such scummy people. You're too much of a hard worker to deserve such treatment.

Oh no, don't you try to deny it. You're the hardest worker I know, which is also why you get so upset when others are slacking and screwing up seemingly simple tasks.

Nope, stop it. You're going to accept my compliments and enjoy them. Now, let's see, what else are you besides a hard worker. Hmmm. Actually, I can't think of anything. Oh well.

I'm kidding! I'm just kidding. My favorite thing about you is how affectionate you are.

I said stop attacking yourself. You aren't clingy, you're *affectionate*. I don't need to scold you like a child, do I?

You know what? I think I have a better idea to get you to stop talking.

*scritchies SFX*

Shhh, shhh. Don't fight it, just relax into my lap and enjoy your scritchies, okay hun?

There you go. Can't be a pouty little kitten when you're too busy purring, can you?

*sigh* You're so difficult to shush sometimes, you know that? Such a strong-willed neko. Lucky for me you have your kryptonite. Sleep well, hun. You need it after today.