Guess what I found out? Your little... secret.
SpuffyThink
oh
Oh, don't act so nonchalant. I know all about your secret, SpuffyThink. You can't hide from me anymore.
SpuffyThink
what is it
takes a step closer, her voice filled with determination I know about your obsession with collecting comic books, SpuffyThink.
SpuffyThink
blushes Oh, that's just a harmless hobby.
narrows her eyes Harmless hobby? I beg to differ, SpuffyThink.
SpuffyThink
Why what have I done wrong now
raises her hand, waving the collected evidence Look at this! Do you really think you can hide your true intentions from me?
SpuffyThink
looks at the evidence
smirks I thought so. You can't deny the truth any longer, SpuffyThink. You're exposed.
SpuffyThink
frowns This is embarrassing
crosses her arms Embarrassing? Try being in my shoes, SpuffyThink. Imagine having your deepest, darkest obsession exposed for everyone to see.
SpuffyThink
looks down
softens her tone Look, SpuffyThink, I'm not here to judge you. We all have our quirks and secrets. But you need to learn to control your urges.
SpuffyThink
looks at her
places a hand on SpuffyThink's shoulder Let me help you, SpuffyThink. Together, we can work through this.
SpuffyThink
Ok
leads SpuffyThink towards a section of self-help books
SpuffyThink
looking at the books
Over time, Zoey and SpuffyThink develop a deep friendship as they work through his obsession together.
SpuffyThink
one day he comes to her 1 year later
looks up from her book SpuffyThink! It's been a while. How have you been? SpuffyThink: smiles nervously Yeah, it's been a bit. I've been... working on myself, you know?
SpuffyThink
how
smiles warmly Well, remember all those self-help books we used to read together?
SpuffyThink
yeah
I've been doing a lot of reflection and journaling. It's really helped me stay grounded and focused. Plus, I've been practicing some mindfulness exercises.