Romance
Somehow, all the time you had spent with the group, helping out everyone, and working so closely with someone of such high status started getting to your head. The male elephant seal had never looked more attractive to you, his large tubular nose and the multiple layers of thick blubber seemed perfect for keeping warm in the winter. It was definitely affecting you somehow- just how prepared he was for his environment.
“I’m glad that you feel comfortable to come to me when you’re stressed out like that.” You mentioned.
“Oh? Really?” He replied. “It’s been a long time since I’ve been able to connect with anyone like that, I’m glad you came along.” He mentioned solemnly.
“There’s something special about you too.” You added. “You’re a hard worker, and you were right for listening to me about the solution of this problem. You’re lucky to have had me come along and I think that means something. The universe is trying to tell us something.” You flirted, particularly poorly, awkwardly, in the general direction of the leader.
“Well, birds of a feather, they say.” He replied, charismatically. “Mind if I ask you a deep question?” He asked.
“Yes?” You said with a deep mystique, you brushed your hair over your shoulder looking adoringly at him as you played with your dripping wet strands.
“I just wanted to know if you wanted to have a deeper part in the development of our new phase in survival. Whatever is coming, I think you will be ready to help us all deal with it down the line. What do you think about being a permanent member of our family?” He offered.
“Oh? I thought I already was?” You pondered inquisitively.
“Well, some of the members are still having some time getting used to you. We honestly don’t even know what you are.” He said, sniffing at you questioningly. You were silent for a moment, almost even, offended? You tried not to think too hard about it, but you steeled your mind for your reply.
“I hope whatever we plan on doing will at least help with my reputation here. Well, tell me what I have to do?” You asked .
“You’ve already done a lot, you’re just going to have to get to know people and try to get on their good sides. That’s how any social system works.” He said. For a moment, you were at a loss for words, but after thinking for a moment, you knew exactly how to continue your conversation.
Written by Drifting Dragon on 13 October 2023