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>"And, you know, even though it feels horrible to think about that, I was willing to put up with it... Because at least I could always look forward to being with you."
>"But after what happened that day, I just can't do it anymore."
>She laughs, and then buries her face in her hands
>"She's charmed you too."
>"You know you don't need to do this, right? Spending time with me out of pity. I know eventually you'll just drop the act and run straight into her stupid skinny arms."
>"So why haven't you done it already? You're only hurting me more."
>She can't see you, it's your chance
>You quickly wrap your arms around her and pull her closer to you, resting your chin on the top of her head
>She flinches, but you can tell she's slightly becoming less tense
>"Spending time with you out of pity... Is that what you really think this is about?"
>She says nothing
>"I won't pretend I didn't have fun talking to Scraps that day. But that doesn't mean I don't care about you anymore."
>She crosses her arms, "Oh, it doesn't?"
>You sigh, "Vee, did you know that when I started working here, I specifically requested to be your handler?"
>Her antennas instinctively perk up, "Huh?"
>You laugh, "Yeah. When I first got hired I spent a couple of months at the warehouse, then I got promoted into doing IT work, so you never saw me, but I did see you. And from the moment I stepped in, I knew what job I really wanted."
>She stays silent for a second
>"Jeez... That's kinda creepy, Anon. You're sounding like a stalker right now, you know?"
>She says that, but the way she's looking back at you every-so-often tells you she wants you to keep going
>"So, when they finally told me that I got the promotion and you met me, that was the happiest I've ever been here."
>Vee turns around, sitting on your lap facing you
>"Do you really mean that?"
>"I do, Vee. I'm sorry I couldn't tell you earlier. I was... ashamed to say it."
>"Yeah I can see why, you creep." she hesitatingly embraces you
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