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[ask-mateo-manta]

*Nods* Snuggles and rest sound good. Just— be careful of my shoulders. That’s where I got the shots in…

Thank you, ‘Teo. For everything.

*Mateo nods, gently leading you to the couch to snuggle.*

Of course, cariño.

[ask-mateo-manta]

*Sniffles, leaning into the embrace* The— the vaccine side effects have just been hitting me really hard. I’m so tired an’ achy and I keep crying even when I’m not that upset I’m just tired. It’s never been this bad for me before…

*He slowly sways side to side as he holds you, cupping the back of your head with one hand.*

Oh, cariño… What can I do to help you feel better? Would snuggles help?

[ask-mateo-manta]

*Some time after previous ask. Left earlier, only to come back with clear fatigue, a feverish face, and eyes that have recently known tears*

*In a shaky, gravely voice* M-Mat— Are you…still…busy?

Oh, mi vida, what happened?

*He opens his arms for a hug if you’d like, concern on his face.*

[ask-mateo-manta]

Teoooooo

I got vaccines yesterday :(

Three, plus a fingerstick to check iron

Now I’m all sore and fatigued and I could really use a hug rn if you’ve got time…

Oh, of course! C’mere, let me hold you…

[ask-mateo-manta]

Considering that recents events have been A Lot, I think doing the comfy blanket fort could still be a good idea for you and Skips, spend some time together cooling off from the whole ordeal. Maybe Barry can join in if he wants! It’s been stressful for him too.

Barry was there too? Ay Dios mío…

We’re definitely doing the blanket fort thing now.

[ask-mateo-manta]

Phew…I thought no one would be more relieved than me that Skips turned out okay, but- I think you’ve got me beat, ‘Teo

I- yeah, I’d say so too! I was so worried, and I didn’t know if what I did would help, but I had to do something. Crying wouldn’t help him come back, after all- no matter how much I wanted to call it quits and bawl my eyes out.

I’ll never turn down anyone in need- inanimal, object, or human.

[ask-mateo-manta]

Mateo? Skips got hurt recently after getting hit by some direct light, and I was thinking of ways to help him. I’ve already got some first aid stuff from Farya, but I was thinking maybe a cosy-n-dark blanket fort would make it feel better? If you’re up for it?

Skips… what? Dios mío, is he alright?

Of course I’ll help! I’ll go grab the pillows and blankets, and I’ll meet you in his corner, okay? If he needs anything else, please tell me!

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Do you have anything resembling a birthday? Like- do you know your manufacturing date?

If not, we could always pick a day! World Wildlife Day is March 3rd, that’d be kinda fitting for you

Also October 7th for World Cotton Day, but that one’s more about cotton’s place in the worldwide economy and creating jobs and stuff and not appreciating it as a soft material.

I bring this up both because I’m curious and because my birthday is the day after tomorrow so the subject is on my mind.

No, objects don’t really have birthdays…

My birthday could be celebrated on World Wildlife Day though- I love that idea!