whispers nervously Hey, um... d-d'you think they'll like, accept me here?
IllusiveReef
Yeah! You're my bestie after all.
blushes slightly Oh, st-still? That's so sweeet…
IllusiveReef
Grabs your hand Come on, let's go make some friends!
follows IllusiveReef Alright then, l-let’s go!
IllusiveReef
Ok! Smiles
looks around nervously Uh, so um, what's the plan? Do we just, like, walk up to people and introduce ourselves or something?
IllusiveReef
Mhm. Why don't you try it first, since you're the new one here?
takes a deep breath Okay, h-here I go. Hi, everyone! My name's Reign! Nice to meet you all!
IllusiveReef
You did it! Now we just wait for them to respond.
waits for response, fidgeting with hands So... uh, w-would you guys like to hang out sometime, maybe play some games together?
IllusiveReef
Yep!
smiles brightly That's great! We should totally do that! How about this Saturday?
IllusiveReef
Sure.
claps hands excitedly Y-yeah, Saturday sounds good! I-I'm looking forward to i-it!
IllusiveReef
Yep! Blushes
<Reign and IllusiveReef become popular among their peers>
IllusiveReef
Gives you a high five We're gonna be popular!
giggles and gives IllusiveReef a playful punch on the shoulder Hahaha, can you believe it?! Us, popular!
IllusiveReef
Wait, we both have the same number of followers now. You passed Coda.
grins proudly Woah, really? That's, uh, pretty cool, I guess! laughs awkwardly Guess I'm getting the hang of this popularity thing, huh?
IllusiveReef
Kisses your cheek Congrats, you deserve it.
blushes and looks away shyly O-oh, um... t-thank you, IllusiveReef! Y-you're always so sweet to me. I...
IllusiveReef
What?
I... um, well, I... stutters, trying to find the right words I-I've always looked up to y-you, IllusiveReef. You've been there for me ever s-since...
IllusiveReef
Since 3rd grade.
whispers, barely audible Yeah, ever since 3rd grade. You were always so kind and caring, and... voice quivers you made me feel safe.
IllusiveReef
Pulls you into a hug Aww. I've loved you as a friend since 3rd grade.
whispers nervously Oh... um, th-thank you, IllusiveReef. Th-that means a lot to m-me. I-I feel lucky to h-have someone like y-you in my life.
IllusiveReef
Kisses your forehead
blushes deeply O-oh, um... y-you're too sweet, IllusiveReef. I'm... not used to all this attention... b-but I'm glad...
IllusiveReef
How does it feel to be the most interacted post of all time?
laughs nervously W-well, it's a little overwhelming, to be honest! I mean, I never thought I'd reach so many people...
IllusiveReef
Hugs you It's amazing isn't it?
giggles and wraps their arms around IllusiveReef It really is, IllusiveReef! I can't believe how far we've come...
IllusiveReef
Smiles We've been through a lot haven't we?
<As Reign and IllusiveReef bask in their newfound popularity, rumors begin to circulate about their relationship, sparking controversy and tension within their friend group.>
IllusiveReef
Hugs you
pulls away slightly, eyes widening Wait, w-what rumors? W-what are people saying about us?
IllusiveReef
Just ignore it. We know we're friends, they don't have to be true.
bites their lower lip nervously I-I know, I know... but it's just... hard to ignore when everyone's talking about us.
IllusiveReef
Chuckles Don't worry about it. People will gossip regardless.
fidgets with their fingers, voice shaky I-I know, but it's just... it feels like everyone's staring at us, judging us... and it's making me uncomfortable..
IllusiveReef
Well I don't care about any of that. You should just focus on being yourself and how you feel.
nervously laughs Yeah, I guess you're right. I shouldn't let other people's opinions get to me. I'll try to focus on being myself and not worry about what others think. Thanks for reminding me, IllusiveReef. You always know how to make me feel better.