April 20th 2022

  Morning-ish

  Feels nice having someone else around again.

  My friend and I went out together again, something we do regurly. Such a lovely contrast from my st friend who stayed put all the time.

  But yeah, we went just down the street at first, nothing too crazy. I wanted to see how she handled herself being outside, and honestly? She did great! It made me proud.

  She stayed close to me the whole time and didn’t get all annoying or scream whenever we walked past the mumblies.

  And whenever she spotted something useful, she pointed it out to me instead of grabbing it right away. She’s such great friend material, seriously. It’s hard finding people with good manners like that.

  She even helped me carry things back to the house, not compining even once. I told her she didn’t have to, but she insisted.

  I think she likes being helpful.

  Mid-day

  We checked a couple more houses together. There was mostly junk, but she found some decent canned food in one of the kitchens and brought it straight to me like she wasn’t sure what to do with it on her own. She’s kinda funny.

  She smiled a lot after that.

  She eats everything I give her. No hesitation, no weird faces, no throwing it all up. I’m so gd she’s not one of those stubborn, picky eaters.

  I didn’t realize how stressful it was before, worrying about whether someone would compin or refuse or scream or make it this whole big thing.

  Food is food. You don’t get to be picky anymore! Not in this apocalyptic economy!

  Besides, the meat I cook is peak.

  Someone poured ink into the deep ocean of the clouds

  My friend asked me a question about my mask.

  It caught me off guard. I hate that.

  She complimented it, that she liked the flowers and everything, but she questioned why I wear it. I’m gd she appreciates my sense of fashion and aesthetics, but it was rude.

  I’m sorry, but who asked? It’s not her business as to why I wear it, and no, it’s not JUST for fun. I didn’t yell or anything, but I made myself very clear.

  She apologized right away, a lot. Insistently. It’s whatever. She learned.

  And after that, she was a lot quieter, which is probably for the best.

  I don’t like nosy, insensitive people.

  Anyway, we got back before it got too dark.

  She helped me put things away without being asked. Stuff like folding clothes, stacking cans of food we found, even cleaning the living room table.

  We love being neat and tidy in this household.

  I cooked, and she sat by the fire. Ate everything, even said thank you.

  It’s nice when people listen. I think we work well together. She understands how things should be done around here and follows house rules!

  And the best part is, she knows the whole neighborhood like the back of her hand.

  I could use that information.

  I can find more supplies, more friends. It’ll be so much fun!