Text, backdated to before the Swear-in starts

[doesntdomuch]

So I think I was gone for a day? When I went to bed last night it was the 10th and it's now the 12th so I'm assuming so.

Sorry if I worried anyone, but I'm back now.

On the bright side, I feel a lot stronger than I did before I left.

I have no idea how to explain that but if anyone wants to meet up with me to test how much stronger I am now.

In any case it's definately not the worst birthday present I've ever gotten.

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[4thdimensional]

It's your birthday as well? Congratulations! I'll have to see about marking the occasion.

I'm probably not the best punching bag, but there are ways to objectively quantify strength if you'd like me to build a test.

[doesntdomuch]

Well a few days ago, but still. And you don't have to do anything for me since being stronger is really a good enough present for me.

And you can build a strength tester; shall I help fund this project?

[4thdimensional]

If you'd like, though it really isn't all that complicated. It's a change of pace from these hoverboard orders.

And...actually, Perry, there's something I've been meaning to ask you. Instead of a traditional payment...if there's room in your schedule, I'd like to practice sign language now and again. I'm learning what I can from the literature, but it's useless without practice.

[doesntdomuch]

Sure thing. I'm not a master at sign language but I'm getting pretty decent at it now so I'd be more than happy to help teach you. The more people who understand it the better really.

Also I'm not a master at building, but I do have some experience in it if you ever need any help building it.

[4thdimensional]

Yes, excellent, I'll look forward to it on both counts! I'd be happy to arrange a daytime visit whenever you have the time.

And...on a personal level, I wanted to thank you again.

You were right. Marty arrived shortly after the last battle, and it would have ended terribly had I lost myself to the brainwashing. I ought to introduce you to him sometime.

[doesntdomuch]

[Perry couldn't help but feel a little envious as he reads that. While he was honest about the Marty thing, it was mostly a hypothetical thing and he really didn't expect this "Marty" to appear right after this whole thing, especially since he's been here for months with no sign of his own family.

But he tries his best not to let it get to him as he sends another text.]

It's no problem! I was only doing what kept me strong in that situation.

I am glad you were reunited with your friend though. If he is half as nice as you say he is, I'm sure we'll get along just fine.

[4thdimensional]

He is, but...sometimes he can be slightly overwhelmed by unusual situations. It might take him some time to warm up to you all.

And on an unrelated note, do you eat ice cream? I have an unfortunate amount of leftovers.

[doesntdomuch]

At this point I'm pretty used to people finding me weird. Should I meet him as a human to make him more comfortable?

I love ice cream. What kind do you have?

[4thdimensional]

It might help, though I haven't seen your platypus form to be sure.

We have banana chip, pistachio almond, and strawberry.

[doesntdomuch]

I guess I could show you what I normally look like to judge how weird it is?

The pistachio almond ice cream sounds pretty good actually.

[4thdimensional]

Very well! I'll hand off the pistachio almond...somewhere local in De Chima would probably be best, I've yet to test the effects of the porter on the solidity of ice cream.

[doesntdomuch]

Well if it manages to melt the ice cream instantly, I don't think it would be safe for us to use the porter anymore.

Any place you would like to meet up?

[4thdimensional]

There's a small coffee shop near the De Chima housing. Excellent sandwiches.

[doesntdomuch]

Sounds good! I'll be right over.

[thelimitdoesnotexist]

who hurt you.

[Someone sure overreacted.]

[doesntdomuch]

?

No one?

Why? Did something bad happen yesterday?

[That everyone apparently already forgot about?]

[thelimitdoesnotexist]

no.

you were gone.

based on past evidence I naturally assumed...

[doesntdomuch]

Oh

Well sorry to vanish on you like that.

[Geez does he really have the reputation of "gets kidnapped a lot" now? Perry winces.]

Well hopefully if I am as strong as I feel now we won't have to worry about that anymore.

[thelimitdoesnotexist]

I shouldn't have reached a conclusion so fast.

strong? what do you mean strong?

[doesntdomuch]

Hey it's alright, it's oddly nice that I have people who are worried for my health here.

I think while I was out I was given super strength. I don't have exact proof of it yet since I don't want to break anything, but everything seems so much lighter now.

[thelimitdoesnotexist]

we test your strength.

you

you like it that I was worried?

[doesntdomuch]

Oh? How are you going to test my strength.

Well I don't know that I'm glad that you're worried, but it is nice to know that people care about me here.

[thelimitdoesnotexist]

caring? I

yes you can call it caring.

While on that subject. To test your strength I want you to carry me.

[doesntdomuch]

Hey you were the one who got me to go to Mexico. If that's not caring I don't know what is.

Wait, you want me to carry you?

[That... sure is a weird way to judge someone's strength.]

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[doesntdomuch]

Oh, thank you!

It was a little bit ago actually but I appreciate the sentiment anyway.

[fastballspeciaaaaal]

oh!! hapy beee....reee?lated birthday then! still birthday wishes.

did you get any awesome presents?

[doesntdomuch]

I got super strength.

[Yeah he didn't tell anyone about his birthday.]