#sullycortez

Sully: This cake is like...divine! How do you manage to get such a soft flavour to be so...punch-you-in-the-mouth amazing?

Poppy: The key to this recipe is fresh fruit. It’s a pain to find in winter, but that’s the only way to make the cake really pop!

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Sully: You really go for that extra mile, huh? I bet your boss at work must love you.

Poppy: Oh... I don’t know about that. But you could ask your fiance if you really want to know.

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Sully: Wait... You work for Kathy’s company? Oh, god, you wouldn’t happen to be the ‘mousey little intern’, would you? Kathy’s been screeching all week about how they’ve been short-staffed because the intern isn’t showing up...

Poppy: *sigh* The one and only... Gosh, I wish this milk were something stronger!

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Sully: Oh, don’t worry about it. I totally understand. Kathy’s been...on edge the last couple years. She didn’t use to be so buttoned-up. We were...wild together, you know? But, something changed and, now...Well, I find myself apologizing more for her than anything. Anyways, I’m so sorry if she’s been riding your ass at work.

Poppy: What? You have nothing to apologize for! It’s not your fault she’s cranky. In fact, I so appreciate the friendliness you’ve shown me... I’ve had such a bad week and I’m probably going to be fired whenever I do show up for work. So, it really means a lot.

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Sully: Damn, you’re just so sweet, Poppy... You know, if you’re looking for work I have a friend who might have an opening available. I can shoot you an email with their info.

Poppy: Aw, you’re too kind! I really appreciate the offer.

Poppy: Alright, now, I’ll just get it from the fridge... I promise this will blow your socks clean off! Everyone who tries my cake just loves it~

Sully: Hahahaha, you’re just building it up too high...My expectations will be astronomical! Should I judge it like a TV chef?

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Poppy: Ah, no! Hahahaha, I’d die of embarrassment if you did that. *mumbles* Gosh, getting this plastic cling wrap off is a nightmare...

Sully: Well, either way, I’m sure it’ll be delicious. I haven’t had homemade baking in decades!

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Poppy: Tadaa! My famous winter cake, the Snowy Meadow~

Poppy: Ugh, I must look like a total mess with this robe! *I make such good first impressions…*

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Sully: Huh? I think you look just fine. In fact, I Iove the bunny slippers. But, uh, are you…doing okay?

Poppy: Oh! Um, yeah—*clears throat*—I’m just getting over a bit of a cold. Today’s the first day I’ve been outside in a week! It feels good.

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Sully: Well, if you’re up to it, would you like to grab a cup of coffee? I feel bad, I’ve not been very neighbourly these last few months.

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