> Eggpet speaks first.

> "I'm serious too. I want to help you get ahead. For Phyllis- we could be friends."

> She doesn't know what that word means to you. You jump at the oppertunity.

> "WE'RE FREINDS NOW? REALLY? BEST FRIENDS?"

> She gives you a confused look

> "If you... want to?"

> "PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE. OH, I LOVE HAVING BEST FRIENDS."

> You reach up and pat her on the head. She tries to wriggle out of your grasp. You giggle.

> "OH WE CAN BE BEST FRIENDS FOREVER, AND WE'LL PLAY CARDS, AND HAVE TEA PARTIES, AND SLEEPOVERS, AND HUGS AND AND AND WE'LL HOLD HANDS AND FROLIC TOGETHER AND-"

> Eggpet tries to speak up, but you just raise your voice louder.

> "AND YOU'RE NEVER GOING TO LIE TO ME EVER. PROMISE ME YOU'LL NEVER LIE TO ME. PROMISE."

> You grab her tightly, and she squirms.

> "Sure, fine, just put me down."

> You put her down, pleased with the arrangement. Eggpet turns to leave, but you grab one of her holo-paws.

> You recall her comments about Task. You know she's mad at you, and hates you now, but you still feel a little protective of them.

> "Let's leave Task Manager out of this, okay?"

> Eggpet doesn't respond, and she slips out of your grasp.

> The monkey's paw curls.