. , cannot go halfway

[tate mccarthy]

How's my favorite girl today?

[rosie de la cruz]

Still getting used to your quarantine stache - has Aisha not tried to shave it off in your sleep? Have you also chosen to foster a dog?

[tate mccarthy]

She's very upset about it but even she is aware that she owes me and can't say anything. How much do you hate it? Daisy did, Aish abducted it when she left. Not sure about how ethical that is but who am I to argue.

[rosie de la cruz]

7 out of 10, but she really does owe you and I might a little bit too. Sounds...about right. Please take care of her? Him? Do they have a name?

[tate mccarthy]

What makes you think you owe me? Her, Buttercup. We didn't get to choose the name.

[rosie de la cruz]

Well you're there and I'm.....here. Ahead of schedule. Very Daisy. Well, she can fulfill your kiss quota till you head this way!

[tate mccarthy]

I like this place, it's fine. You look good.

[rosie de la cruz]

Still. How's Aisha doing? Thanks. I'm tired, to be honest. I slept until 1pm today and I hated it. I hate being unproductive. How are you?

[tate mccarthy]

She's fine, turns out it wasn't a big deal. Who could have guessed. You, 1pm?! That's crazy! I'm okay thanks, bored out of my mind. The dog helps.

[rosie de la cruz]

I wonder if she’s just lonely. I never thought I’d miss being around all the kids at school, but now I think I’d be so excited to have one drunkenly knock on my door on accident. I could go back to sleep right now, that’s the worst part. I’m exhausted from doing nothing. Ben’s obsessed with his Switch, you can play him on there.

[tate mccarthy]

Aisha has always been profoundly lonely, she doesn't know how to connect with people. I told you you'd miss it one day, you never believed me! I'll organize a Zoom drinking session with everyone. Just do it. It's probably stress babe, uses up energy even if it doesn't feel like it is. Yesssss, I'll send some games.

[rosie de la cruz]

I bet she's happy to have you, though. She was nicer towards me for a while, considering I was living in her space. Honestly, if that annoying kid at the end of my hall joins blasting EDM, I'll feel right at home. I miss Freddie. I miss so much! I thrive in stress though, I don't...sulk. But it's not like there's a sparkling job market to occupy my time with, so. Please don't send like, 12! And I don't need anything!!

[tate mccarthy]

She likes you a lot, even asks after you sometimes. You even miss Freddie! I don't know what to do with this info, I'm shellshocked. Texting him right now. I'll get Aish to play EDM next door, just for you. It'll wear you out though, it wore you out before. Try not to worry, it'll blow over... more important to avoid dying atm. Why not? I don't know what he likes, gotta cover my bases. Okay.

[rosie de la cruz]

We've had a moment or two over the years, but that's nice to hear regardless! My efforts are coming to fruition. I feel like he'll FaceTime me later with a face mask on and try to get me to watch a bad Netflix show. Heavy on the bass, please. I just hate that there's no timetable. Which isn't fair because it's bigger than that, but it's hard to just sit here too. Mentally this is still hell. He has the Animal Crossing one, and he likes sports? I mean it.

[tate mccarthy]

Don't act like you know or she'll run a mile. He will! He loves Netflix parties but he likes video calling at the same time, so you watch him as he types messages to you, it's pretty extra. Create one for yourself? My mom's taken up daily Italian lessons and daily gym classes, she sounds busier than ever. Maybe try online therapy too? I'll send him a few. Honestly, a stylist sends me recommendations for you and I just say yes, so there might still be stuff coming.