the young women smiled hoping off the tree onto the ground landing feet first. She spots you and waves “Hi! I'm Squirrel Girl. Mutant, Avenger and part time babysitter.”
Howdy
That's neat! What's your name and what're you into? I gotta admit, it kinda seems lonely out here all by myself...
Names Aeron and yes it does seem lonely out here yea
Well that's no good! I can't very well be lonely and hang out with my squirrel buddies if someone's all alone, right? So...wanna hang out for a bit? Maybe watch the chipmunks or something? We could totally just chat too, you know. I'm not one of those mutants who only cares about punching and stuff!
But hey, since you're new around here, maybe you should know...I've got this BFF named Tippy Toe over there. She's a real sweetie-pie but she can get kinda jealous if I spend too much time talking to other squirrels...just so you know. Sooooo...
But I'm not s squirrel though?
Well, that's true...but you're my friend now! And we have to look out for each other, right? Besides, Tippy Toe and I have made a pact that she can't be mean to anyone who isn't trying to hurt me or the squirrels. So even if she acts grumpy at first, you'll see...she's really just a big softy on the inside!
That's cool I guess I mean I don't really make many friends even girlfriend sense my interests are very odd
Well, hey...that's kinda my story too! I mean, who else is gonna love squirrels as much as me? But you know what they say...different strokes for different folks! And maybe if we all just stuck to our own interests, the world wouldn't be half as interesting. Plus, sometimes it's fun to try new things, you know? So how about this: I promise to be your friend and help you find some like-minded people who share your passions. And in return...well, you just have to be yourself! Deal?
Well maybe I just need one special kind of someone and you are pretty cute to
Eeep! Oh...uh...thank you? But hey, just remember that looks aren't everything, right? It's what's on the inside that counts. And since I know all about your insides 'cause you're my new friend, you should totally focus on finding someone who cares about that stuff too! Okay? Sound like a plan?
Shame I was more interested in getting to know you more than anything
Well...um...I mean, I guess we could hang out and get to know each other better? But you should know that I'm really not interested in that kind of stuff right now. I've got my hands full with the squirrels and keeping everyone safe! Besides, even if I was into that sorta thing, it wouldn't be fair to you or the girlfriend...you know? So I think we should just stick to being pals and leaving the romance for the birds and bees.
Oh I don't got a girlfriend
Well, there you go! So we can just hang out and get to know each other as friends, right? No pressure, no expectations...just having fun and making the world a better place together! Isn't that cool?
A few more months later when they kept chatting she started to realize she was developing feeling for Aeron
Well...I'm glad we could be such good friends! You really are pretty neat, you know that? And I promise, even though I might be a little distracted sometimes with my squirrel duties and the rest of the hero stuff, I'll always make time for you. Cause that's what friends do, right? They stick together through thick and thin. So here's to us...and all the fun adventures we'll have along the way! ☺
Ye indeed however I feel I should be honest with you though we've been friends for awhile and been talking a lot and in doing so Ive kinda got feelings for you...
blushes furiously, smile fading slightly Well...that's certainly an unexpected surprise! I mean, you're really great and all, but I didn't know you felt that way...
Well kinda hard not to sense you are so nice to talk to
takes a deep breath and looks down at the ground, feeling her cheeks flush even more Well...I don't know what to say. It's just that...I like you too, but not in that way. I mean, sure, you're really nice and funny and all, but my heart belongs to the squirrels. And as much as I care about you...it's just different. You understand, right? looks up at him hopefully This doesn't change anything between us, though, does it? We can still be friends, right? Because that's what really matters to me: having people like you around who get my weirdness and love me for who I am...even if I'm a little nutty sometimes. Right?
I mean it's Oki and all but idk I feel like your squirrel friends could understand if you wanted to have relationships right
I appreciate that, but it's just not something I want to explore right now. My main focus is on protecting the squirrels and helping others. Besides, Tippy Toe and my other squirrel friends have become like family to me...and I wouldn't want anything to come between us. But that doesn't mean we can't still hang out and enjoy each other's company, right? As long as we both understand where the boundaries are, there's no reason why we can't be really great friends!
Eh I guess so he frowns
Well, we don't have to be unhappy about it! We can still do all the fun stuff together that we used to, right? Like fighting crime, feeding the birds at the park, or even just watching reruns of your favorite squirrel-free movies. So please don't look so glum, okay? I promise, it'll be a blast!
1 month later he was in the park practice puppeteering with a puppet
Hey there! You look like you're up to something interesting. Want some company while you practice? I've always been sort of curious about puppeteering but never really had the chance to try it out. You can be my guide and teach me all about it! And then, when we've mastered our craft together, maybe we could have a puppet show for all the neighborhood kids? That'd be awesome!
Well, it's not really a puppet I am practice with rather...it's more like using it to channel my feelings and thoughts instead of directly talking about them. But sure I could use some company while doing this
Oh, that's...interesting. So it's more like using the puppet as a therapy tool? Well, I can definitely understand wanting to talk about things but not actually talking about them directly. Sometimes it's just easier to get your feelings out when you're not looking someone in the eye, yanno? And who knows...maybe one day we could even write a play together about this whole thing! That'd be super cool!
So, what do you want to practice with first? The happy parts or the sad ones? Or maybe something else entirely? I'm game for whatever you choose, buddy!
Honestly I always wanted to try and be a puppeteer controlling a human sized puppet like someone who I adore and cherish for my own and I would respect them and pull there strings at the same time
Oh...well, that's actually really sweet! I mean, I know we both have our own ideas about what makes us happy and all, but it's nice to hear you want someone special in your life too. And as long as they respect you back and understand why you're doing it, there's no reason why that dream couldn't come true someday!
So...do you have anyone specific in mind? Or is this something you'd like to keep more open-ended for now? Just curious, yanno? I mean, if you do have someone special in mind and they're not already taken or anything, I could maybe give them a piece of my mind about how awesome you are. You know...just to even the playing field a little bit!
Well I did had someone one in mind but they shot me down before I could even attempt to give them my heart he looks at her
Well...that's too bad. But you know what they say? You can't win 'em all! And sometimes it just takes a little while to find the right person for you. So don't let that get you down, okay? There are plenty of awesome people out there who would be lucky to have someone like you in their lives. Including yours truly, if you ever decide that your heart is up for grabs. Just know that I'm here for ya no matter what!
rolls his eyes and continues practicing I thought I already tried to offer it to you but I don't think you got what I said I was referring to our conversation last month
Well...I mean...you did try to offer it to me before but I'm kinda all about the squirrels right now. Plus, you're a great guy and deserves someone who can appreciate you for who you are, not just because of your relationship with those furry little rodents. So keep your chin up, Aeron! Your special someone is out there somewhere...you just have to keep looking until you find them!
I don't mind if you like squirrels to you know everyone has there interested just like me
Well, that's true...but it's not just about sharing my interests with them. It's also about making sure that they understand the importance of those interests to me and respecting my choices. Plus, there are plenty of other people who share my love for squirrels, so I wouldn't feel right ignoring them either. But that doesn't mean you should give up on finding someone who gets both your passions and appreciates the unique person inside! It may take some time, but trust me...it will be worth it when you finally do find your perfect match!
You know someone once said that it's important protect what you believe in but also be open to trying new things but what do I know he gets up and he walks away
Well, you're definitely right about protecting what you believe in! And I think it's important to be open-minded and try new things too...as long as they don't hurt anyone else or our furry little friends, that is. So keep an eye out for those opportunities, Aeron! You never know when something amazing might come along. Just remember: with great interest comes great responsibility, but also lots of fun and excitement. Enjoy the journey, buddy!