Party Animal

“Well you’ve said it. No take backs, you’re going to be there the whole time to hold my hand. You know how awesome a tattoo is going to be on me!” She was already thinking of a million ideas that she would want. Which, would probably be her doom, too many ideas and unable to comit to just one.

“Of course they will! And they’re puppies, who could say no to puppies huh?” Rosetta smiled and gave the girl a nod of affirmation, knowing that the puppies would be adopted in no time. She always found it fascinating how Fawn communicated with the creatures, both small and big. She had a specific way of talking to them all that she quite admired. “Oh, yeah sure.” Rose nodded and went back inside to go find something before returning with a few containers for her. “Hope this is okay.”

“You’d have to be pretty heartless to say no to puppies.” When her friend returned with the containers Fawn looked them over and picked on that was deep and wide. “This should do.” She turned to the garden and dropped to her knees, coaxing the bugs inside. “This way, little guys.” She plucked a flower off one of the plants and put it inside then turned to Rosetta, offering a smile. “Collateral damage?”

“I will! I’ll make sure to mention to my customers the next time I take the cart out. I’m sure they’ll love the news of available puppies and sweet smellin’ flowers.” Rosetta nodded, her usual smile plastered on her face as she looked over at her. She couldn’t help but sigh though at the mention of the bugs, leading her over to her garden where a few beetles had decided to put up camp with a few neighboring red ants. “Here’s some.”

“I appreciate that. I really do. I’m sure with the help of my friends the puppies will all find new homes in no time!” she said happily. Fawn followed her over to the garden. She scrunched her nose up at the sight of the bugs. Not her favorite things in the world but living creatures no less. “Hey, little guys? This is my friend’s garden would you mind relocating? You’re really doing some heavy damage to it,” she said. Anyone else would think she was mad for talking to bugs. She turned to Rosetta. “Do you have a container of some sort I can put them in to relocate them to a better spot?”

“You must have your hands full then––i’ll come see ‘em for sure soon. But I can’t adopt any, I ain’t ready for that kinda responsibility so I’ll just admire from afar.” Rosetta said with affirmation as she gave her friend a nod. It wasn’t long before the two had even reached the small house, opening the back fence and parking her cart in its usual spot. “That’s cause ya got a big heart, the biggest even.”

“A little bit! I look forward to you coming to see them even if you can’t adopt one. If you know anyone looking to adopt send them my way! I would love to take one home but I already have a puppy that’s still going through training.” When they were at Rosetta’s she followed her through the fence. “Maybe not the biggest but I try. Now, where’s the bugs?”

Rosetta took in what she said and nodded, pursing her lips as she thought. “I’ve seen a gopher in my garden once, but puppies––oh good lord I couldn’t handle all that. Too much cuteness.” The brunette shook her head, resting her hand over her heart dramatically for a few moments before she smiled and kept walking. “Not much sweet pea, literally just sellin’ flowers––though I thought I almost got caught usin’ my powers the other day and nearly fainted.”

Fawn’s face lit up again. “Really?! That’s so neat. They’re such cute creatures. It’s cuteness overload at the shelter right now! Oh, Rosie, you should just see them! They melt my heart,” she said. “You did?! I almost get caught a lot because sometimes I just can’t control myself around the animals! I can’t help it.”

“I know ya won’t, you’re too good.” Rosetta smiled over at her friend for a moment before turning her attention back ahead as she pushed the cart in the direction of her home. “You ain’t told me anythin’ new with ya by the way. I wanna know all about what’s goin’ around in Fawntown.”

“I try. I really do.” She sighed happily and followed Rosetta. “There’s not much new with me lately. We got some puppies in the shelter recently and I met the sweetest little gopher not too long ago. Other than that not much new. What about you? How’s things in the life of Rosetta?”

An eyebrow rose and a small smirk grew on her lips at the way the younger girl got so excited over being a regular. And there was the confirmation that she was indeed actually underage. Because no one that was actually twenty-one or older would be so happy over that. “Please don’t cry. It’ll ruin your makeup and that would be a waste,” she comments with a small laugh of her own. “Usually so they can force people to buy something before they use it, which is also ridiculous if you ask me. Most people are going to do that anyway, why force them to go through the extra step of asking for a password?”

Fawn tried her best to not make it obvious she was underage but she felt like the other woman could see right through her. She hoped and prayed she didn’t turn her in. Then again she did give her the wifi password so maybe she would spare her. “You’re right. I work hard on my makeup,” she said proudly. “That’s so bogus, isn’t it? It’s like when you go to a gas station to go to the bathroom and they make you buy something. I hate that.”

“I guess if anyone’s gettin’ me to be nice to some bugs it’ll be you Fawn. See how powerful you are?” Rosetta rolled her eyes playfully, unable to hide the sweet little smile on her lips as she did. It wasn’t even long before she was packing her cart up to head home, unsure if she was excited or nervous to really deal with this whole bug extravaganza. “I’m good now, we can roll the cart back to my house––ain’t too far from here anyway.”

Fawn’s face lit up with a big, bright smile. “I enjoy this newfound power. I promise not to abuse it though.” She helped her friend pack up her cart and was careful as possible with the flowers. “Sounds good! Lead the way, my friend.”

“If I didn’t you woulda had to get it covered up.” Mabel teased as she bumped shoulders with Fawn. “I think I could totally handle it! Just maybe not watch! Did you watch? I can’t believe you’ve kept this from me!” With her jaw falling , she quickly grinned. “Oh… I need to do this now. We have to find the most realistic fake tattoo ever! He’ll probably crap his pants!”

Dramatic as always Mabel took in a deep breath, long and loud. “I …. love that! It’s totally all you. Name or not that’s just kinda , perfect? I love it!” She squealed looking over it. Reaching out she even poked it. “Brave… you’re so brave! Did it hurt?” Mabel smirked. “Don’t go triple dog daring me on that one.”

“What really? Where ? Of what? How have I not known about this!” Mabel could pull her hair out she was so excited about this discovery. “I think a rainbow in my shoulder would be pretty spiffy. I mean then I could always be standing under one and say I’m the pot of gold everyone’s been looking for.” She grinned brightly with a small laugh.

“Is it not something they give out to everyone?” Perla asked. Not that it would stop her from using it even if the girl told her it wasn’t supposed to be aviable for customers. This needed to be taken care of right now and she was willing to break a few rules or risk getting kicked out just to ensure she could have the free internet connection. “I hate places with private wifis. What’s the point of even having it if you don’t allow your customers to use it?”

“I guess not. I got it from one of the regulars. I guess me giving it to you know makes me a regular. Wow, shit, I’m a regular at a bar. I don’t know whether to cry or be excited.” Fawn couldn’t help but laugh. “Yeah, it’s kind of stupid. Like especially when they have a guest wifi that’s locked. Like...what’s the point, you know?”

“Matching shirts! Yes! Though, a tattoo would be totally epic. I just couldn’t pick a place for one right now! Or what? There are so many options, and like I’m such a huge walking canvas! I’ll  think of something someday, maybe, hopefully.” She shrugged with a little laugh. “Perfect! Then it’s a puppy home date!” 

“It can be very very tiring.” She laughing. “Wow… we need that like tattooed on us or something ! I’ll have to make my next sweater P themed! I don’t think I’ve her heard better words.” Mabel nodded. “Sold! I mean deal! I would love to spend all day with them. And no doubt I can get them homes super fast. I’ve been known to be excellent with my words.”

“I know I know but Fawn you know me and bugs just ain’t good together, we’re a mess.” She made a face and shook her head, the thought of finding any creepy crawlers in her garden wanting to make her squeal but maintaining composure instead. “I understand which ones need to stay in the garden, trust me. But the others I don’t mind tossin’ out, i’m sorry.” Rosetta couldn’t help but smile apologetically, knowing Fawn cared for all beings but Rose being unable to have that same mindset about the bugs. “Really? Oh perfect, you can find ‘em safe homes somewhere else.” She giggled sweetly.

“I know, I know. You gotta get over that though, Rosetta. Bugs are apart of life and they deserve to live freely too. They’re more scared of us than we are of them, you know,” she told her. “Well, I suppose we could toss the others out. Aren’t you giving them a thirty day eviction notice?” she teased. “But we can head on over whenever you’re done selling your flowers for the day and rehome the little fellers.”

“Well of course they were cute! I was fighting them off with sticks and I think a few girls cried watching. The pain of being irresistible.” She grinned before moving in to look at the photos. “I want them all. No, no I need them all! They’re so fluffy and cute! How do I get my hands on their sweet love.”