Waffles and old friends, in that order.

If you are the person who keeps bookmarking and not liking my chapters; why? Like, why would you do that? It's the ONLY method of interaction that other people can't see. I need people to see so my ego doesn't implode. So, stop it.

-TC

Misha eagerly stabbed into his worryingly large stack of waffles.

"Damn, Steph, you really didn't do this justice!"

"Yeah, waffles are one of the few totally good things in this world."

Stephanie chewed slowly, savoring the syrup laden waffles. It had been too long since she had allowed herself to indulge like this.

"You know, Misha, we haven't talked very much about your time in the AWIO."

Misha swallows, a sad expression briefly covering his face.

"I- I wasn't very close to many people, except for one of the indefs, a harpy named Sally."

"Oh, tell me more."

"She may very well be the only monster girl who isn't attracted to women."

"Oh, I see."

Misha looked pensive.

"Hey Steph, can Sally move in with us?"

Stephanie very nearly spat out her milkshake.

"What?!"

"It'll be fun."

"Misha, you moved in less than a month ago. You already want to start a a harem?"

"Please?"

"No, and don't bother with the puppy eyes, I'm not changing my mind."

***

The next day, Stephanie and Misha are pulling into the AWIO parking lot.

"I can't believe you talked me into this."

Misha flashed her that heart melting smile. The kind of smile that was totally innocent and pure, and at the same time, brimming with carnal lust.

"Let's go talk to Rachel."

"This is gonna be so much fun."

Fear not, I am not dead. And yes, waffles are superior to pancakes, if you disagree, fight me.

-Kanye East