Alysiah: “Thank you for coming, Violet. The fact that you’re willing to stop by so often and for next-to-nothing…you don’t know how much this means to me. I really, really need the help and I’m so broke because I can’t get any work done.”

Violet: “It’s no trouble! I love animals and I’m happy to help.”

Alysiah: "I have a bunch of advertisements to post that I’ve been neglecting. Is it okay if I run upstairs to work in my office and leave you alone downstairs with the dogs for a bit? I’d love to give you all a proper introduction, but I’m on a tight deadline this week.”

Violet: “Sure thing! It will give me some time to get to know them better.”

Alejandra: “Hey, you’re finally online! I’ve got some news! I did a thing! =D ”

Alysiah: “Okay…”

Alejandra: “I was talking to my friend Violet about how you’re struggling at home a bit and she wants to help!”

Alysiah: “Why were you talking to someone I don’t know about my problems? =( ”

Alejandra: “I knew you’d be a bit mad, but it’s for the better! I swear! Just give the word and I’ll send her your way. She’ll help you take care of those sweet little pups until you can find them a new home.”

Alysiah: “I’m not adopting out the puppies! D=< ”

Alejandra: “I know you don’t want to part with them, but do you really want five dogs running around your house? O________o ”

Alysiah: “You’ve got a really good point there. =( ”

Alysiah: “I’ll be having tonight’s special, please.”

Waitress: “Certainly, it should be ready shortly.”

Alysiah: “Thank you so much for inviting me out, Al. First I hear that my grandparents passed away, then Flash almost runs away…It’s just too much to deal with all at one time.”

Alejandra: “I still can’t believe it. They passed so suddenly! Didn’t you just see them the other day?”

Alysiah: “They were here one day, then gone the next.”

Alejandra: “I’m so sorry, Aly! I know how much you cared about them. How is your mom doing?”

Alysiah: “She’s okay, I think. It’s hard to tell, really.”

Alejandra: “I’m sorry I haven’t been around much lately. I’ve been traveling around for work so much that my head is starting to spin.”

Alysiah: “It’s okay. We’ve both been crazy busy. Life can be like that sometimes.”