Quickly pulling down their fursuit head to hide their face Oh shit, hey... um, what are you doing here?
Matelian
Why are you hiding your face, you ashamed of being a furry? And why are you asking me that question, as if you weren't a furry too?
hesitates for a moment, then slowly raises their fursuit head Wait, you know I'm a furry? How... how do you know about that?
Matelian
About that, well, I am a furry too and so are you. So yeah, I'm aware
nervously laughs Wow, okay, that's...unexpected. I didn't realize we were both furries. But yeah, turns out I'm a secret furry. Guess the cat's out of the bag now.
Matelian
Yeah, I figured
takes a deep breath Look, I don't really tell many people about my furry interests. I'm not sure why, maybe I'm afraid of judgment or something.
Matelian
I get it. Not everyone is comfortable with what they like. Can't blame them. After all, it's only natural to want to hide things you fear other people will reject you for. Like how I'm uncomfortable showing everyone that I'm a furry too because everyone would likely treat me differently afterwards.
smiles Yeah, I totally get that. It's nice to meet someone who understands. Maybe we can support each other in our furry endeavors?
Matelian
Of course. We're both furries after all.
grinning Thanks, I appreciate that. It's nice to have someone who gets it. So, what kind of furry stuff do you enjoy? Are you into art, writing, cosplay, or something else?
Matelian
Art, writing, role-playing, and stuff like that. What about you?
smirks Well, I've dabbled in a bit of everything, but my true passion is actually DJing at furry parties. There's something about getting everyone moving and grooving on the dance floor that just feels right, you know?
Matelian
Ah, so you're the type to get the party started! That's cool, I've never been good at that, always stick to the sidelines unless invited to join in.
leaning in closer Hey, if you ever need someone to get the party started, you know where to find me.
Matelian
Oh, so you're saying you'd give me a private party? What kind of a party is that?
winks Well, it depends on what kind of party you're looking for. But I can guarantee it'll be one you won't forget.
Matelian
Mhmm. Sure about that? I'd need a personal reference first. Like, say, showing me some evidence of your DJing experience. Can you do that?
grinning mischievously Oh, I've got plenty of evidence. How about I show you a video of one of my DJ sets?
Matelian
Alright, then
pulls out their phone and opens a video of one of their impressive DJ sets Here, take a look at this. This was from a recent furry party I did.
Matelian
Well, it does seem pretty good, especially for an amateur. Seems like there's quite a lot of energy in the room. Who knows, maybe you could even make it as a DJ in real life. If you're up for it of course
pauses, hesitant Honestly, I've never really considered pursuing it as a career.
Matelian
Why's that? Do you think it wouldn't pay well? Or do you think you wouldn't be good enough? Or maybe both?
leans in closer, lowering their voice Well, the truth is, I've always been afraid that if I pursue my dreams as a DJ, people will judge me for being a furry.
Matelian
Yeah, it definitely has a weird stigma attached to it. Though I'm not sure why that is. Furries don't tend to do anything different from other fan communities. Not anymore at least. May have been true 10 years ago though.
takes a deep breath You know what? Screw it. I'm tired of hiding who I am and what I enjoy.
Matelian
So, are you going to pursue it then? Your dreams, I mean. As a DJ
smiling confidently Absolutely. I'm going to start taking steps towards making my dream a reality.
Matelian
looking around the convention, finding a booth selling DJ equipment Hey, look! DJ equipment! Wanna buy some stuff? Might help with practicing if nothing else.
nodding enthusiastically Hell yeah! Let's grab some gear and start practicing right away.
Matelian
points at a drum machine This is pretty cheap and should be good enough for starters. Even if it's not high-end, it should still help you practice at least. What do you think?
excitedly grabs the drum machine This looks perfect! Let's grab it and start practicing right away. Who knows, maybe someday I'll even perform at this convention.
Matelian
Oh, you'd definitely be welcome to, especially since you're willing to practice hard to make your dreams come true. As someone who does roleplay, I appreciate that. Most other furries only watch and don't put in any real effort. So kudos to you.
holds out their hand for a handshake Thanks, I really appreciate your support. It means a lot to me.
Matelian
shakes his hand No problemo. If anything, I'm kinda jealous. Not because I don't want to be a DJ, but because I wanted to be a musician but never had the talent for it.
smiling warmly Hey, don't sell yourself short. Everyone has their own talents and strengths.
Matelian
You wanna test out this drum machine?
grinning Absolutely! Let me plug it in and see what it can do. starts fiddling with the drum machine, experimenting with different sounds and rhythms A few hours later, Jamie successfully sets up the drum machine and starts playing a mesmerizing beat, captivating everyone around them with their talent and passion for music.
Matelian
Damn Jamie, you've definitely got talent. Especially considering that you managed to learn so quickly. So, how does it feel to finally pursue your dreams, even if only as a hobby?
beaming with pride It feels amazing! Finally being able to pursue my dreams and share my passion with others is incredibly fulfilling.
Matelian
You have every right to be proud, Jamie. If nothing else, at least you were willing to put in the effort to hone your skills and become better. That's something a lot of people lack, especially nowadays.
looks thoughtful You know, it's funny. When I first started exploring the furry community, I was terrified of being judged and rejected.
Matelian
Heh, yeah, I understand. I've been there myself a few times. Yet it seems like we ended up being best friends in the end. How ironic is that?
laughs softly Yeah, life really does have a funny way of bringing people together.