Emily: Reese? *blinks* Like the peanut butter cup Reeses? Because if so, you're forgetting the "s".

Reese:: No, just.... Reese. Unless, you wanna call me that. But shouldn't a nickname be shorter than the original?

Emily: Why would I call you a food? o3o *pauses, glances down at her doll, and then nods* Caek makes a point about his name, so I guess it's up to you. If I call you Reeses, what would you call me?

Reese:: Emily is your name right? Hm.... -ponders this for a moment before answering- ily. I'd call you Ily. It's different from Emi, which most people would probably call you.

Emily: Actually, I get called Em and Emmster, especially by Caek - like I'm supposed to be a hip-hop rockstar or something. But isn't Ily like "ilu"? ^3^ If so, I like it.

Reese:: -smirks at her cleverness and nods slowly.- That's what I was going for, yes. I've glad you like it, too. I seems like you have many nicknames now. And I only have one. Heh, you're the only one who calls me by a nickname I guess.

Emily: Nicknames are fun, though! Like this. *clears throat a bit, sniffling* Let's say I call you Reeses - nowaitIgotit. Let's say I call you Reeses Pieces. Well, I really like your scarf thingie, so I could say that I could just scarf you down if you were food. ^3^

Reese:: -enjoys her very very much since she knows just how to make him laugh.- You're a silly one, Ily. But yes, I would love to be your Reeses Pieces, but please.... don't eat me. ^_^ -he giggled softly at the girl before playing with his scarf happily, glad that she likes it.-

Emily: Well you can't be just my Reeses Pieces, that wouldn't be fair to others~ *but smiles nonetheless, wiping at her nose and sniffling again* I personally like hats more, though. I want to start a collection, but finding them is harder than it sounds. At least cat-sized ones. *She could practically sit within a human's cowboy hat and still be comfortable*

Reese:: -shrugs- Well, I thought that you might want to have it as your nickname. I don't think anybody is going to be clever enough to come up with the same nickname you've given me. -tilts his head curiously at the mention of hats- Huh, that's interesting. Well, if I happen to come across any little hats I'll be sure to bring them to you.

Emily: You think it's clever? *blinks* I thought it was obvious. You know, like Reese and Reeses and then sticking the Pieces on at the end . . . It's making me hungry for sweets. *pats small stomach with a nod of affirmation, thick tail wrapped about her legs to keep them warm* But that'd be really nice if you did! the hats, I mean, not the eating sweets part. I don't eat cats. o3o

Reese:: -chuckles and shruggs lightly at her- I don't know. It wasn't obvious to me. Or maybe I'm just a little slow. -chuckles at her whole clarification on the hats and sweets thing.- Of course, I didn't think you did. But if you really are craving some sweets I'm sure we could find a vending machine with some inside.

Emily: That'd be pretty sweet~ *giggles a bit at her own pun and stands up, hugging the plush doll to her chest* I don't know a lot about the town outside of the university, though. Well, except the inside of a petshop, but that wasn't a very comfortable place either, and it definitely didn't have a vending machine /or/ sweets. The food there was actually really stale.

Reese:: -stares at her dolly for a while before focusing back on her words.- Ah, well then let me be the one to show you around. There's a vending machine near the warehouse. Come on, I'll show you. -he waved for her to follow him and started to walk in a certain direction.-

Emily: 'Kay. *follows after him with light steps, making up a nonsense song as it suddenly popped into her head and happily chanting* Warehouse, warehouse, oh where oh where is the ware house~? Where house~? There house~! Their house is where~? Their warehouse is where~?

Reese:: -listened to her start a sing song sort of tune and couldn't help but smirk her way. It was cute. Strange, but cute.- You're a natural. You should become a song writer, Ily. -smiles her way before looking at her doll.- Who's that?

Emily: You think? Hmm . . . Naaah. I like being indecisive; it gives me more options. |3 This is Caek, he's someone I found at my girl's nice house before I got let out. He's really protective of me, but I think he's a big ol' softy on the inside. *pokes Caek, cooing* Yes you are, yes you are~

Reese:: -is highly amused by Emily's imagination- Oh, is he now? I hope I don't get on his bad side then. I wouldn't want him to be scaring me away from you. You seem like you'd be a nice friend. -he nodded positively before realizing they needed to cross the street. Usually young children hold hands when crossing the street but he figured Emily was to old for that.-

Emily: *Apparently Emily was unaware of the holding hands part, for she continued on walking across the street without much regard for anything else, including traffic* Nope! I also think he got spoiled by the owners before I came, so he probably misses that too. But there's nothing like home with your family, right? It beats even really expensive food any day.

Reese:: -Tries to hurry her up as she dilly dallies in traffic.- Heh, uh ya ya... -he still attempts to get her across the street and when they finally do he sighs with relief.- Ah, ya... family... I don't really.... know anything about my family. I can't remember.... but if it's better than expensive food then I really wish I had one.

Emily: *unphased by their trip across the street, even waving a bit to passing cars before speaking* You don't know anything, really? *looks at him with wide, curious eyes* Imagine, Caek! That's not sweet at all. But you have friends, right?

Reese:: -smiles at the thought of his best friend, and possibly more than just a friend, Ammy.- Oh yes, I do have friends. Well, a friend. I don't usually open up to people so freely.

Emily: How come? We're not all bad, and you can't get to know anyone unless you open up at least a bit. *nods to this, again wiping at her leaky nose as they walked* Eeeew. Well, guess what? Now you can have a second friend. ^^ And I can have my first! Well, outside the family, I mean.

Reese:: -smiles at this and gives a quick nod.- Ya, that sounds great! I'm glad I've made another friend. Now I can tell you all about Ammy! Oh, I think she'd like you a lot. She's such a wonderful person. -finally they make it to a vending machine by the warehouse.- Oh, here we are... say... Ily, are you sick or something? -notices her leaking nose.-

Emily: Oh, the sniffling? Don't mind it; I always seem to get sick easy. *plugs her nose* So, Ammy's your other friend? What's she like? Can we go visit her? Maybe we could bring her some candy too.

Reese:: -nods, understanding her weak immune system.- Aw, okay then. -When she asks about Ammy he quickly gets all giddy and happy.- Oh, she's amazing. She's probably the sweetest person you'll ever meet! I don't know where she might be at the moment but we could go try and find her. After we get the candy of course. -he looked up at the machine and wondered if there were any coins left in the change slot. He looked but there was no luck.- Aw, got any money?

Emily: Money? What's money? *blinku* I thought you just asked the machine nicely and it'd give you candy.

Reese:: Haha, no no, it doesn't work like that. You have to give it something in exchange for the candy. Like... a trade. -he pulled two quarters out of the change slot and grinned.- Well all we need is one more... and then we could get some candy. Do you see any metal that looks just like this down there? -he showed her the quarter, since she didn't seem to know what money was.-

Emily: *makes a small face* It smells funny. I wonder why anyone would want that. Let's see . . . *looks under the machine, gets on her knees, and reaches about* I think . . . eeeeeeeewithassomethingcoatingit. *sticks her tongue out, a small shiver running up her spine as she pulls out another quarter, this one covered in a thin film of used mint gum*

Reese:: -cringes at the sight of the gum on the quarter.- Ew, that's sick.... heh, but we'll make it work. -He took it from her and peeled off the gum before climbing the machine and putting the money in. Then he dialed some numbers and letters in and the machine spit out a Reeses Peanutbutter cups-

Emily: *slides her hands into the slot and picks up the orange package, sniffing it delightfully - all of this done without one letting go of Caek, even during the search for "money"* Aaaaah, sweet chocolate and peanut butter~ I approve! And I think there's three per package, right? Or was it two . . .

Reese:: -smiles at Emily as she seems so pleased to have candy- Hehe, ya, there's only two per package, but that's fine. You can have one and I'll give the other to Ammy. I don't need to have any.

Emily: You sure? *opens it up, pulls out a cup and waves it in front of his face, grinning* It smells gooooooooooooooood~ Plus you put in more of that "money" stuff than me. And you led me here. So I think you get to eat at least half.

Reese:: Aw, but it seems like you don't get to have candy that often, and I could get candy whenever I want... well, I could come to the vending machine whenever I want. Finding money is a different deal. But seriously, you could have it all if you'd like.... I'd feel bad from taking it from you.

Emily: ^^ Well that's sweet of you. Alright, I eat one, and you give the other to Ammy, mkay? *puts Caek atop her head and offers the Reeses package to him* Does she like this sort of stuff, though? I mean, it wouldn't be sweet at all if you got her candy and she was allergic to chocolate or something.

Reese:: -tilts his head curiously and wonders if she was allergic to chocolate.- O-oh... I didn't think about that.... I sure hope she isn't though. But... if she is then... I'll get her something else. Whatever she wants.

Emily: Pieces you might be, but you're dedicated~ *nibbles the candy, purring with delight at the taste* You can't go wrong with fish, though, right? Just in case. Just none of that petstore stuff; really no-tastey.

Reese: -When she mentioned fish he seeemd to light up like the sun- Fish! Oh she loooves fish! You're so smart Ily! Thank you! Um... I'll get her a salmon... no wait... what's better than that? She deserves the best.
Emily: *giggles a bit* You're so silly, you know that? First Reeses, now fish? *shakes head a bit* And, um . . . iunno? I thought fish all tasted the same? *clearly she didn't have very broad horizons yet*

Reese:: -laughs lightly at her- Oh, but money is just a fair way of exchanging. People like money cause they can get other stuff for it. Well, humans anyways.

Emily: But then I could trade candy for things too and not use money. *small shrug* But then again, humans're funny not-cats. They don't have fur to protect themselves except for what they have on their head, so no wonder their brains get scrambled.

Reese:: Hehe, I guess that's a silly way to look at it. Most cats would rather have other things than candy though. I couldn't imagine a world that had a currency of candy.

Emily: I can! And it's quite pink for some reason. o3o Must be all the wrappers. And I think I'm riding a gummy bear . . . *shakes head clear of the fantasy for a moment before she's too drawn in* Anyway, thanks for the Reeses Cup, Piece. Hey! I could call you Piece too, if I wanted. Like P-e-a-c-e, only it's spelled like Reeses Pieces. ^^ See, now you have a lot a nicknames!

Reese:: Hehe, you have um... quite the imagination. That's a gift. -when she explained his other nickname he grinned and nodded- Ya, it seems like I have tons now. Thank you for your creativity, Ily!

Emily: =^^= Heee. You're welcome, Piece. I should probably go now before Momma and Daddy worry about me. *clears her throat of some mucus and curtsies* Thanks for the candy again! Say hello to Ammy for me, even if she doesn't know me yet.

Reese:: I'll tell her you say hi. I'm looking forward to you two meeting, and to seeing you again, Ily. Have a safe trip home. Oh! And be safe crossing the street, okay? -he didn't want her to get hit by a car.-

Emily: The street's always safe if you know what you're doing~ Ta! *salutes him with Caek in hand and skips off*