SOMBROUS: We're very sorry about that, but please have some patience. We're still getting the hang of things ourselves. We're a collective of many people working together so our temperament differs depending on who's doing what. Once we get used to each other and the situation, though, our behavior should be more consistent. 

SOMBROUS: And yes, I did mean what I said before, though...

TEACH: Metaphor

SOMBROUS: I was referring to making you a family, which will take some time. We could also make you an actual quilt though, if you'd like.

ALTO: I understood what you meant the first time. But this is exactly what I'm talking about! You just keep putting things inside my head that I don't want or need without warning or permission! How can we be a family if you can't even listen to me?

SOMBROUS: I'm so sorry, Alto. I meant to provide and explanation but I don't want to seem like I'm trying to excuse our behavior.

SOMBROUS: I can promise you, we all want the best for you and love you dearly. We want to be there for you and make you happy, as best we can. Maybe we've been too hasty in our attempts to welcome and reassure you and-

SOMBROUS: We're doing it again, aren't we? We should give you some time to process and you can get back to us when you're ready. We can make somewhere for you to rest and-

Alto cuts you off.

ALTO: No!!! You say you care about me but you won't listen to me! I don't want any of the things you make and I don't need you to decide for me what I need! I just... I just need a friend. Why do you think I keep talking to you, you big jerk? I- I don't want to be alone.

SOMBROUS: I'm here to listen, then. I should've sooner, I'm sorry, Alto. You have my full attention so please tell me what's up and I'll listen, I promise. We really do want to be your friend.

ALTO: I don't like it when you do things suddenly without letting me know first. It scares me.

ALTO: I wish you'd listened the first time when I asked you to stop, but if you'll give me warning from now on... I guess I can forgive you.

ALTO: I want to be friends too, that's why I got so mad I think. When you didn't listen. 

ALTO: So thanks for listening now, I guess. I think I feel a bit better now.

ALTO: You'd better keep your promise and listen from now on though!

The TCP limit is now 3. 

Alto loves her new room! It's so cozy-looking and full of neat things. She doesn't really know what a diary is, but she likes the idea of something being just for her! She says that she wouldn't mind if you taught her about the strange little book and any accompanying skills that might go along with it.

You ask Alto if she would like you to make her a new friend, as you now have the opportunity to do so. It's okay if she doesn't though, it's important to focus on her too! Alto tells you that yes, yes, YES, she would ABSOLUTELY like a new friend. You're nice and all but having a friend who she could see and touch without having to visit that weird semi-real patchwork room would be awesome.

CREATE: Patchwork elephant plushie

Whenever a TCP feels especially stressed or paranoid, they can hug this plushie to have it magically assist them in figuring out what might be causing them to feel that way and to help them in figuring out possible solutions. Due to your synergy bonuses, this magic item has no health cost. Instead, the TCP who uses it will experience intensified emotions until either their problem is resolved or, barring that, until they cease usage of the magic item.

SPAWN: Marimo type

A marimo type TCP appears!

Tenor is a MARIMO TYPE TCP. Currently they are doing pretty okay! They are waiting to see if anyone will come to greet them. As a NATURE TCP, they are made entirely of their typing and lack fluid.

You let Alto know that her friend is here and she comes running out of her room. Upon seeing Tenor, she flings her arms around them in a hug.

A wordless second passes and then Alto steps back. In shaky clicks, she apologizes. She's so sorry! She doesn't know what came over her! She was just so... happy. To see them. And she couldn't stop herself but she shouldn't have done that! Is Tenor okay?

Tenor makes a squishy sound not unlike laughter. They say that it's fine with them, but she should probably ask other people first in the future. Alto hastily agrees, looking quite embarrassed.

After a pause, Alto tells Tenor her name and welcomes them to the station. She really hopes that they'll like it here. Tenor thinks Alto is a wonderful name! They introduce themself as well, adding that they are sure the two of them will get along fabulously.

Oh, and Sombrous is around here somewhere. Alto gestures vaguely in the direction of the sleeping cap. Tenor can put that on and talk to you if they'd like. You're a lot bigger than them though, so Tenor shouldn't be surprised! You're a little scary but not really worth being afraid of... Alto means that as a compliment! Really! Tenor makes their laughing sound again and says okay.

Alto reports that there is absolutely nothing interesting out there except for the stars which are very pretty but aren't exactly doing much. There is a small green dot that is moving a bit, she'd think it was a weirdly shaped star if it weren't for the moving part. It's still pretty far away though.

Tenor thanks you, saying that their room looks lovely! They'll explore it soon but first they'd like to get to know you a bit better, if that's alright by you. They slip on the sleeping cap and appear in your patchwork room, waving at you cheerfully.