A Thread for Breakfast

[Haley Crusek]

"You sure have some odd ideas about things," she said regarding Emily.

[Emily Inque]

"I had a strange upbringing, ma'am," Emily says.

[Vertie Easley]

"You aren't the only one Emily. I was raised by wolves...well, not wolves but a liger and a panther."

[Emily Inque]

"Well, I have to say that your table manners are very refined for someone from your circumstances, ma'am," Emily says.

[Haley Crusek]

Haley turned her attention back to her cereal, looking like she was seriously contemplating turning the bowl into a pillow.

[Brigid Plunder]

"...well anyway," she says, turning back to Vertie, wary of any more of breakfast being stolen.

[Vertie Easley]

She smiled at Brigid, her wolf would get the 'feel' of Vertie's darting around, play bowing, tongue flopping about out of the side of her muzzle 'laughing' but tail low in a show of submission. "Thank you, Emily. You should have seen me the first week."

[Haley Crusek]

Haley rubbed her temples with her eyes closed. "Jesus Christ maybe I need to go to the infirmary I swear I hear fucking dogs running around."

[Vertie Easley]

"Well, the moon was full a bit ago. Stephanie and Murphy were probably out and about."

[Haley Crusek]

"Well. Okay, they need to run around quieter at night. But I mean right now. Does no one else hear that?" She asked groggily

[Emily Inque]

"No, but it may be because you are being very loud," Emily says.

[Vertie Easley]

"Sorry, that might be me. I'm working on some control 'homework'."

[Haley Crusek]

"Fuck. My shields are shit. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to listen," Haley moaned.

[Emily Inque]

"I am sure you are doing your best, ma'am," Emily says.

[Haley Crusek]

"You're...not good at this making people feel better thing."

[Emily Inque]

"I am supposed to be making you feel better?" Emily asks.

[Haley Crusek]

"...I guess not. Just. Ugh. Nevermind." Haley said holding her head.

[Emily Inque]

"If you would like, I could tenderly stroke your hair, ma'am," Emily suggests. "Do you have a comfort object such as a blanket or stuffed animal you would like me to retrieve?"

[Haley Crusek]

"I...do I look like I'm five? No." Haley spat.

(Even though that was a lie, as Brigid would recall seeing a teddy bear in their room last year.)

[Emily Inque]

Emily looks uncertain, looking Haley up and down.

[Brigid Plunder]

"...you've still got Sheriff Bear."

[Haley Crusek]

"Oh. My. God. Brigid, what the hell?!" Haley growled.

[Emily Inque]

"You should not be embarrassed, ma'am," Emily says cheerfully. "A comfort object is very important for developing young girls. It can help reduce anxiety and stress."

[Brigid Plunder]

"I'm just saying," she says, putting her hands up.

[Haley Crusek]

Haley growled something unintelligible and her thankfully empty milk carton imploded. She got up from the table and threw her tray away, heading towards the exit.

[Emily Inque]

"This has been a fun morning," Emily says, spearing a piece of fruit and eating it.

[Vertie Easley]

"Never a dull moment." Vertie focused on her own plate now.

[Brigid Plunder]

"Yeesh. So... how've you been?" She asks Vertie.

[Vertie Easley]

"I've been worse. Realizing that just because someone is older doen't mean they know everything and aren't total butts."

[Brigid Plunder]

"The butt-factor is pretty variable, yeah."