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In the simplicity of that moment, with the soft purring of the cats and the shared breaths with Jen, I understand perfectly. I didn’t plan to stay on 97-B, but Jen offers sanctuary. I have followed her, hoping to build a life together. Can I do that?

At long last, have I found somewhere to belong?

Group Chat

July 17 | 11:09

Seeker: How is everyone?

Stargazer: Miss you all already. I have to work tomorrow!

FarfromHome: Kevin is healthy. I am well also.

SquidHead: Still can’t believe it’s over.

Jeneticist: You’re all amazing.

JazzyPlum: I feel really close to everyone now.

SquidHead: With what we found out? Me too.

Jeneticist: Uh, be careful what you say, okay?

SquidHead: Right. What’s everyone doing this week?

Stargazer: Just getting back to the swing of things. Anyone wanna play an online game with me?

JazzyPlum: 🏖️Wish I could… Got a vacation to pack for. Next time!

Jeneticist: Another one? Lucky! I’m not teaching rn, but I used up my travel budget already.

SquidHead: I’ll play with you, Poppy. Setting up the lobby now.

[an hour later]

Seeker: We talked about it just now and decided to tell you…

Jeneticist: That Seeker moved in with me after Space Con.

Stargazer: Oh wow. I suspected but…wait, is this a roommates or romantic situation?

SquidHead: Can it be both?

JazzyPlum: It can, but it usually isn’t.

Jeneticist: I don’t know if I’m ready to answer that.

FarfromHome: It is not our concern. But I extend good wishes if that’s appropriate.

Stargazer: Very much so! Congrats, you two. 🤗

SquidHead: Not to make things about me, but…

Jeneticist: No, please do! Share.

SquidHead: I didn’t say anything at the con because it wasn’t certain, but I had some interest from a distributor for the alien sim game you’ve been beta testing.

Jeneticist: OMG, that is HUGE. Congrats!!