Chapter Eleven

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Ember, Rio, and a few other admins are strewn across the office in various positions. Rio is sitting upside down on a couch. Ember is carefully perched on the edge of the table.

Rio: *is looking at Trello.* Why are there so many late updates! *slams her phone to the ground and listens to the beautiful sound of cracking glass.*

Whisper: *from across the room in a miniature pool.* 'cuz we're all lazy.

Rio: *nods thoughtfully.*

Ember: I would help if I could :')

Rio: *sighs gently.* I know you would. Just don't fall off that table... you seem to be able to get a concussion by doing just about anything.

Just then, a flash appears and two cats fall from nowhere and onto Ember.

Ember: *lets out a yelp.* Oww, I hit my head on the ground. *dizzily attempts to stand up.*

Daisy: S—Sorry! 

After realizing who the first visitor is, they all sigh.

Whisper: Daisy? Really? I hate her sooooooo much.

Rio: We all do, Whisper~sensei. Even I don't like her... *makes a face at the white-furred kittypet, who looks offended.*

Daisy: Why you gotta be so rude :c

Rio: 'cuz you're not a human too.

Ember: *still is gently swooning back and forth.* None of us are humans, Rio.

Rio: *slaps her with a fish.*

The other cat clears their throat loudly.

Whisper: Mistyst—er, Mistyfoot! Come over here to the water.

Mistyfoot: *pads toward Whisper.* Wow, you have a perfect little pool of water here! Is there any fish in the water?!

Rio: *speaks up from across the room.* No, just Whisper.

Whisper: *fish noise.*

Ember: Can someone help me... I think I just got another concussion.

Saph: *sighs and magically appears out of nowhere.* Luckily you have your favourite kiwi here to help out.

Daisy: *confused.* You're not a fruit!

Rio: *slaps her with a fish—I mean with Whisper.* 

Daisy: Oww :(

Ember: Did Rio give you a concussion too? 

Saph is sorting out herbs next to Ember while everyone ignores them. Rio goes back to staring at her phone and hitting her head against the wall.

Brought to you by Rio. ⛈⛈

Edited by Arty! 🐈

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