"Anyone else think the Holidays are kind of a bummer? I guess I got the party to look forward to at least."
Zilly Fumblebump
@aispai.bsky.social
Your friend "A.S.", or Zilly Fumblebump, who knows! Here to find all the juicy gossip! [Roleplay Account, Character and Writer She/Her]
"It was supposed to spund scary, Miss Paula. Thats the bit~"
❆ Paula Behr@paulabehr.bsky.social · 11mo ago「 When you say it like that, it sounds really scary. I like to think of it more like... a guardian angel! Always watchin' us and keepin' us safe. 」
"Good morning! Just remember that if it feels like someones watching you? They probably are and its probably me!"
She smiled at that. "Thanks, really. I hope you get t'talk to your kids soon." A long pause. "And that we don't hear about your customer on the news~" She up she went. She'd take the offered snacks. The others would love them. "Thank you again."
❆ Paula Behr@paulabehr.bsky.social · 11mo ago「 If you say so. Well, I won't hold you any longer, but feel free to stay as long as you'd like. 」
"Just checking in. We like to make sure Toons are doing okay. Especially when they /do/ live so close to the HQs." She usually didn't do those sorts of check-ins... but this was nice.
❆ Paula Behr@paulabehr.bsky.social · 11mo ago「 Well, I'm glad I could help. Is there anything else I could do..? I know I live close to Lawbot HQ, so if there's anything you all could need, just say the word. 」
"You don't have to apologize. Its... really sweet to hear, honestly." It left a weird knot in her chest, but she didn't let that show. Aloof and mysterious was kinda her whole deal. "It does. I was asking you to share, after all."
❆ Paula Behr@paulabehr.bsky.social · 11mo ago「 I sure hope so... I mean, /everything/ makes a mama worried. 」 ㅤㅤㅤShe sits back down, and realizes she's been rambling with an embarrassed flush. 「 Oh, sorry— wait, that helps your job, right? Knowin' things? 」
She tilted her head a bit at that. "I bet it does. But at least they're making a good name for themselves there, yeah?" She didn't get that luxury. But she wasn't gonna mention that. She much preferred learning information, not giving it out.
❆ Paula Behr@paulabehr.bsky.social · 11mo ago–already had the job there, so it wasn't hard to settle down by himself. I just wish they were closer, ya know? Those are big cities, and it... makes a mama worried. 」
"Fancy Living, huh? Can't say I've ever been to either." She had grown up in the middle of nowhere. Toontown had been the biggest she ever reached for.... but hey, it worked out. She glanced over the tray curiously, smiling. "Thanks, Paula. The others will love this. Trust me."
❆ Paula Behr@paulabehr.bsky.social · 11mo ago「 As a thank you, for all the Resistance does. You can take as much as you'd like back home. 」 ㅤㅤㅤAnd with how much there was, it was certain Ai would have leftovers...
"You're not wrong.." She slumps a bit at that, glancing to the side. She didn't like thinking on the possible future. They all had heard how wrong things could go, but...? "...where do your boys live?" A distraction. Thank animators.
❆ Paula Behr@paulabehr.bsky.social · 11mo ago「 But hope's a lot. 」 ㅤㅤㅤShe stands up, looking through the fridge for a snack platter she knows she has. 「 Hope that the other polar bears are still out there, hope that my kids are safe in the big city, hope that one day, the cogs... 」
"That's true. Sometimes thats all we got, yeah?" Hope was sparce most days, or at least it felt that way. But maybe she had her eye in the periscope for too long...? "You don't gotta apologize to me. I don't mind."
❆ Paula Behr@paulabehr.bsky.social · 11mo ago「 There's no harm in hopin', right? 」 ㅤㅤㅤShe takes another sip, savoring in the warmth of the drink. 「 Goodness, I forgot to ask if you were hungry! It's been too long since I've had guests. 」
"I know a lot of Toons say that. Lowden talks highly of him usually. Ripley too." She doesn't care nearly as much, though she respected the others respect for him. "Maybe eventually. But I doubt he'll come back here."
❆ Paula Behr@paulabehr.bsky.social · 11mo ago「 I met him ages ago, back when the election was still getting set up. It wasn't like... one on one meeting, and I doubt he remembers me, but it was still magical. 」 ㅤㅤㅤShe stifles a smile by taking a sip. 「 I really hope you get to meet him one day. 」
She can't help her own laughter at the idea. She was sure it could be done. Heck, /she/ could do it, but the image was funny. The mention of him coming back does make her stop, and she sips her drink again. "Yeah, I bet lots of Toons miss him. I never met the guy, so I guess I'm less attatched."
❆ Paula Behr@paulabehr.bsky.social · 11mo ago「 I'll get him, or go sad trying. 」 ㅤㅤㅤShe mimics the voice, before breaking out in laughter. It was a BAD impression. Awful, even. 「 I do wonder if he'll ever visit again... animators above, we could use the morale boost. 」
"Can you imagine? Like..." she mocked a deeper voice. "Two days is all I need to find him." She lit up at the weird sludge, moving to drink it without complaint. "Thank you."
❆ Paula Behr@paulabehr.bsky.social · 11mo ago「 Yeech, I hope not. 」 ㅤㅤㅤShe starts /pouring/ sugar into the second cup. It ends up with a texture closer to porridge than a drink as she hands it over, and sits across from Ai.
"I guess so? Maybe they've tracked Mickey Mouse down to the exact address." Shes joking of course, snickering softly. The mention of sugar made her pause. "As much as you're willing to give me, please."
❆ Paula Behr@paulabehr.bsky.social · 11mo ago「 For two days? With how big that state is? 」 ㅤㅤㅤShe mixes one of the cups together. 「 How much sugar, dear? 」
She snorted at that, adjusting in her seat a bit. This felt.. very cozy and just as weird to her. "Maybe he wanted to try and celebrity spot? People are weird about that."
❆ Paula Behr@paulabehr.bsky.social · 11mo ago「 At the end of the day, I don't know what my client wants more than them. If they ask me for help, I can provide it, but anything more is a breach. 」 ㅤㅤㅤShe sighs, pouring the kettle into two cups. 「 ..but I wish I could've told him how crazy that was! Stay for longer or go somewhere closer! 」
"Maybe not, but sometimes decisions say a lot about someone." Of course she'd say that. Her entire life revolved around nitpicking tiny details to find more. She moved to sit down at one of the kitchen chairs, offering a polite smile.
❆ Paula Behr@paulabehr.bsky.social · 11mo ago「 It's not my job to nitpick their decisions, after all. 」 ㅤㅤㅤShe shrugs, looking back at Ai. 「 You can have a seat wherever, dear. 」
"That seems a little excessive. But hey, their money, right?" Shes trying to be playful at least, offering Paula a faint smile. She stands a bit awkwardly, not quite sure where to stand or sit.
❆ Paula Behr@paulabehr.bsky.social · 11mo ago「 Not really. Closest to interesting is the guy who wanted a two night stay in Calisota, which is more silly than interesting. That's more travel time than vacation time! 」 ㅤㅤㅤLaughing, she puts the bags in the kettle as it starts to boil.
"Every story is exciting, maam. You just gotta have the right pair of ears listening." The home was... a lot nicer than hers. Thats for sure. The warm comforts felt a stark contrast to her quarters in the HQ or her own home. "Any interesting clients recently. ?"
❆ Paula Behr@paulabehr.bsky.social · 11mo agoㅤㅤㅤThe rest of the house was warm and welcoming, the foyer directly next to the kitchen. She's sorting through her tea supplies as she taps her foot. 「 Stories, stories... mmm. Realizin' I'm not a very exciting person. 」
"Easier said than done sometimes. We're /always/ busy down below." She hesitated for a moment, but then moved to follow her into the back of the store, pulling her shades off as she did. It somehow felt rude to have them on.
❆ Paula Behr@paulabehr.bsky.social · 11mo ago「 It's true, that is important. 」 ㅤㅤㅤShe fully vanishes into the back of the shop, before emerging again and beckoning for the spy to follow. 「 Don't be shy! 」
"Its my mandated 'go out and be social' time. Very important, you know!" She has to ponder of she should have switched to plain clothes, but a little too late for that, huh? "Oh, er.. greens fine. Thank you."
❆ Paula Behr@paulabehr.bsky.social · 11mo ago「 Oh, I was wondering why I had the pleasure of talking with a resistance member. 」 ㅤㅤㅤShe giggles, tapping a finger on her chin as she turns around. 「 Let's me make you some tea while I think. What flavor? 」
"Got any fun stories to share this morning?" Shes all smiles, inquisitive. "Not every day I get to question someone one-on-one~"
