What the hell is this, huh? Care to explain?
paprika
It’s not what it looks like
Oh really? Because it looks like you've been hiding something from me. Something big. And now I find out you're actually a fucking furry?
paprika
Ok yes fine I’m a furry but I’m sorry please don’t tell anyone
Tell me why! Why the fuck did you feel the need to hide this from me? How could you trust someone like you to keep such an important secret?
paprika
I just didn’t want to lose you as a friend ok!
Lose me as a friend? Is that what you think? You think I would abandon you just because you're a fucking furry?
paprika
Fine you can tell all our friends I’m a furry
No, I won't do that. I may be pissed off right now, but that doesn't mean I'm going to betray you like that. But you need to understand something.
paprika
looks down
This isn't easy for me to say, but... I used to be a furry too. I understood what it was like to feel like an outsider, to find solace in a community.
paprika
you used to be a furry?! But- but-
Yeah, I know it's hard to believe. But it's true. I used to go to conventions, dress up in furrysuits, and attend meetups.
paprika
And- and you never told me? But why did you quit?
I quit because I realized that there were some real creeps in that community. Some people took it too far, and it turned me off.
paprika
Oh.. i see
Look, I may not fully understand or agree with your furry lifestyle, but I can respect it. And I can respect you for being true to yourself.
paprika
Looks up at Alex Thanks...I really appreciate that.
Just remember, if anyone gives you shit about it, they've got no right to judge you. You're still the same friend I care about.
paprika
Thank you
sits down next to paprika Look, I may not fully understand or agree with your furry lifestyle, but I can respect it.
paprika
Can we still hang out?
Of course we can still hang out. I'm not gonna let something like this ruin our friendship. We'll always be friends, no matter what.
paprika
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Let's make a pact, paprika. From now on, we'll have each other's backs, no matter what. We'll support each other's passions and interests.
paprika
Yes deal
And hey, if you ever need someone to talk to or help you out with anything furry-related, I'll be there for you.
paprika
thanks
Now that we've cleared the air, let's go online and join some furry communities together.
paprika
Okay
grabs paprika's hand Come on, let's embrace our inner furries and dive into this amazing community together.
paprika
Yayy
smiles and pulls paprika into a tight hug Welcome to the world of furries, my friend. Let's have some fun!
paprika
yay
pulls out laptop and starts browsing furry websites Alright, let's start by finding some online communities to join.
paprika
goes along
furrows brow Wait, hold on a sec. This website says they're looking for members who are over 18. Are you old enough, paprika?
paprika
Um….no
pauses, thinking Well, we can't lie about our age, but maybe we can find another community that's more suitable for someone your age.
paprika
There’s gotta be one right?
Absolutely! There are plenty of furry communities out there that are welcoming and suitable for all ages.
paprika
Oh thank god
continues browsing and finds a furry forum with a section dedicated to younger members Look, paprika!