is it supposed to look like this

It’s a present. Probably because it’s an important holiday today :-)

// i love and have dearly missed hollyleaf, you should do whatever you want forever ❤️

( hissing like a cat )

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I modified myself to gain the power I have now.
In the future, no one on Earth can defeat me.
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#MMRP #MVRP
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// understandable!! you should do what makes you most comfortable

// oh god im so sorry :-(

( Leaning down to pet… they seem really endeared. )

Hey, cute little thing.

a deer standing on a rock in the dark ALT: a deer standing on a rock in the dark

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That's an understandable assumption to make. Where I come from, we've become more human-like. Some of us can blend in seamlessly, and others cannot... my design sort of falls in-between.

Thank you, ma'am.

( They /do/ look relaxed, with a contented smile on their face as they sip the new mug; much slower this time, wanting to savor the taste. And is that... /purring/ she hears? Very quiet, but audible nonetheless. )

The same goes for me, and I'm glad we found each other again.

( Dragon's smile remains as they open their arms for a hug, should Lunus want one. )

I am! Ah... was that not obvious? I'm sorry, I should've said something.

( They dip their head in apology, feeling a little bad. )

I think that will have the exact opposite effect?

// don't mind the lore retcon. it means nothing. source: trust me bro

— They have intense pyrophobia (fear of fire).

— Because of their wandering nature, crossovers are welcomed and encouraged.

— They come from a future taken over by the mysterious "R-Shadow". They fought against him for many years; even nearly defeating him before unexpectedly arriving in the past.

— Dragon doesn't tend to stay in one place for long. They have connections in many places, even among the ranks of Wilybots.

I try my best. I was built to heal, not to fight. I've learned a lot, though, and I make do with what I have.

Oh, er… i-if you have any extra, I wouldn’t mind. Thank you very much.

( They smile towards Paula before focusing back on Surlee, who seems just as relieved and is now asking them /lots/ of questions while physically examining them. )

( Her calmness settles their nerves enough to let the doctor look them over, although they have no idea what he’s looking for. )

( The pun does make their ear flick, though, and they make the softest, briefest laugh. )

Heh…

( They don’t notice Surlee’s eyes /widening/ at that. )

( Dragon is clearly a /little/ wary, and they nervously look towards Paula for confirmation… but whether she gives it or not, they still nod, not wanting to be rude. )

Y-Yes, that’s fine. Thank you for asking.

( They’re still in the same spot they were a few minutes ago, though the teacup is empty and they’re a little more curled up than before. )

Oh, t-that’s alright, I— wait, what’s a /toon?/

( They are interrupted by a knock on the door, which makes them perk up and stare at it with anticipation. )

( Something’s definitely wrong, but they don’t want to make her even more uncomfortable by continuing to point it out. Their ears fall a bit, but they stay calm. )

I-I don’t mind. Take as long as you need.

I tend to sleep a lot anyways… it was honestly refreshing for me to have an uninterrupted break like that.

( They smile right back at them, and their tail starts wagging. )

I’m happy to see you too! It always relieves me to know you’re safe.

( Unfortunately, the silence and the one-word question both concern them, thanks to their own anxieties. They frown, tilting their head. )

… is something the matter?

You know, I’m… not so sure. It was a horrible idea in hindsight, but I’m used to camping out in the snow. I was close to home, so I don’t know how I got /here./

( They have a better look at Paula now, at least. )

… so you’re /definitely/ not a robot, is what I’m gathering here.

( They slowly scoot themselves over and gingerly take the mug. After slowly taking a sip, a smile spreads across their face. )

This is delicious.

That’s the spirit.

( Not helpful, Dragon. )

I’m… not sure, honestly. I slept through most of the past few months.

Their leader is called “Rockman-Shadow”. He has darkened armor, and a blade of plasma… I /thought/ I defeated him in the future before I ended up here, but nowadays I’m not so sure that he’s gone for good.