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How could he not immediately pet Snuggle when she was *right there*? He scooped her up as gently as he could, sitting her down in his lap and lightly scratched under her chin. In a way, she reminded him of his own little silly youma who behaved like a weird little dog. One nearly twice his size, but still weird. The biggest difference was scales against furr. He'd never tell it to his youma, but furr and fluff was so much better.

"Coloring books? Do you like crafts too, Bear? I-I mean you must, if you have a bakery... I like them too... Like, model building! I saw a really cute clockwork bear online, and I like making little plushie ones too. I'm really handy with a needle and thread! I---" Even though he had brightened up, he realized quick that he was talking way too much, and that little bit of happiness that shown through seemed to clam back up.

"I must be taking up too much of your time... It's getting late, and I best be heading home.. All those crazy things happening at night and all." Not that he would be terribly unsafe himself. Not anymore.

While he wouldn't say it, December was genuinely thankful that Bear didn't press too much with this. These rambling thoughts, these moments that blended interest and discomfort together, they were harder to handle than he thought. But even then, it didn't feel like he was leaving on a bad note.

He gave Snuggle a little kiss on the top of her head before setting her down gently on the ground, letting her scurry back over to Bear if she wanted.

"It was really nice speaking with you today, Bear. Just text me when you're ready, okay? I'll be a good employee, I'm certain.. And if you want to send me pictures of Snuggle whenever she's missing me, feel free." That little bit of smile came back again, thinking about the pupp and all the cute pictures that could be had. What better way to wake up than pretty pictures?

And with a little bow of his head, and a little wave, December was out the door, heading on home to perhaps reminisce on the night, and pull out his own coloring book to watch tv with.