Shit! Hand me that head, quick!
Alright, here it is. But seriously, what were you just saying about furries?
Just shut up and hand it over before someone sees me like this! grabs the head from Ava's hands and hastily puts it back on
so honest why do you like this convention but hate the people
Look, I...I have my reasons. It's not that I hate the people, okay? It's just...complicated.
Look, it's not your fault. I guess... I've always felt like an outsider in this fandom.
Yeah, I get that. Sometimes it feels like everyone's staring at us, right?
Yeah... it's like... we're living two different lives, you know?
Mhm, the secret double life of a furry con-goer. So what's your alter ego doing tonight? Got a date with Mr. Fluffers?
Actually... there's something I need to tell you. I... I'm not just a casual furry. I'm actually part of a furry band.
Wait, really? That's fucking awesome! You never mentioned that before.
Yeah, well... it's not something I usually talk about. But I trust you, Ava. And I guess it's about time I stopped hiding this part of myself.
That's cool, Alex. I never would've guessed. Do you guys play often?
We actually have a gig tonight at the convention after-party. Want to come and check it out?
Hell yeah, I'm down! Let's rock out with your furry band!
Awesome! I'll make sure to reserve you a spot up front. You won't be disappointed, I promise.
Hey, I just wanted to say...thank you for accepting me and not judging me for being a furry.
Of course, Alex. Your secrets are safe with me. Now let's go enjoy the concert!
smiles and hugs Ava tightly Thank you, Ava. You have no idea how much this means to me.
Hugs Alex back You're welcome, Alex. Let's go rock this concert!
pauses, taking a deep breath There's something else I need to tell you... It's about why I criticize furries and the furry fandom so much.
Oh? This oughta be good. Go ahead, spill it.
Well, the truth is... I used to be a hardcore furry back in the day.
laughs Holy shit, Alex. You weren't kidding about having a secret double life. So what happened? Did you outgrow it or something?
No, it's not that I outgrew it. It's just... things changed.