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[It's Sunday night! Boy, today sure has been a day, hasn't it?? Memories returned, Father's Day Gifts given, and Benjamin sure had a Time, didn't he?

Looks like it's time to find ways to cope.

Thus, the bed frames from Broadhurst dorm are being worked on being taken apart by Varian while the mattresses are becoming The New Floor.

Additionally, there's plenty to eat and drink, what with the hot pot provided by Rina, cookies that might just taste a bit burnt from Farrah, apples from Orpheus, more delicious potatoes from Maya, as well as sandwiches by Cassandra. There is also quite the variety of pie, from caramel, to bittersweet chocolate and strawberries, and several other varieties from the vending machine. Finally, there's popcorn brought in by Spongebob. If someone wants a drink, there is some delicious hot cocoa, provided by Elsa, as well as the tea brought in by Discord. There's also a variety of drinks from the vending machines.

Everyone's invited of course. There are a variety of games happening, and there's even a TV that's been wheeled down from the Library. So bring your pajamas, whatever they happen to be, and settle in for a sleepover!]

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Crushes?

[Maya glances toward Janis. Then to Peregrine.]

That's -- unnecessary. We can focus on the pizza, right?

Aww c'mon what's a sleepover without talking about gossip? It's hardly a sleepover at all!

[But! This is Maya's first time.]

If you want I can go first!

[Okay, okay. She can do this. She can let Spongebob talk and then distract him with a tangent.]

Sure. You go first.

[He looks thoughtful.]

Gosh I know I offered to go first but that's a hard one! I love so many people and-

[Oh! Something popped up in his head.]

But if I had to pick one I'd definately go with Patrick! We've been best friends since we were kids and I adore every second I'm with him! He's the one who gave me the courage to apply to the Krusty Krab, after all!

[His smile weakens a tiny bit.]

I just hope he at least still likes me.

Well... If nothing else I can understand enjoying the company of many people. [Maya glances at a few faces around the room, before looking back at Spongebob. It was probably a mistake, saying that much. No doubt he'll try to latch onto it and encourage her to talk. Yikes!]

I can't imagine anyone not liking you, though. You are incredibly kind and caring. This... Patrick-san sounds like a very lucky creature.

I'm not sure about "lucky" [He laughs, nervously, before frowning.] A-actually in one of those memory dreams I had, Patrick and I got into a big fight and I said some really bad things to him. That's why I think he doesn't like me.

[He pauses, before suddenly perking back up.]

But sleepovers aren't about stuff like that! So, you talked about enjoying the company of others, huh? [He gives her the most coy look.] Like anyone I might know?

[Maya shakes her head, perhaps a little too quickly.]

We can talk about Patrick. It sounds like what you remembered is really upsetting.

[You are very lucky Spongebob is easily distracted.]

Well in the dream I had, Patrick and I got into a really big fight about our mission to stop the volcano and I said some really nasty things to him.

[He exhales.]

Wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't want anything to do with me now.

I think... It's altogether too easily to be cruel to our friends. Perhaps because we think that they will stand by us. We take it for granted.

[Maya reaches down and squeezes his hand.]

In any case, it just means we have to get home. So you can make things right with Patrick.

[Spongebob gently squeezes back.]

I know, I regretted it the moment I said it. And I really hope we do get back in time, tell him that I'll listen and value his ideas more.

[He sniffles.]

Maybe if I just told him... told him that I do think he's a smart guy and I love his ideas.

Maybe he wouldn't have started that cult.

[You know, there's a lot she could unpack here but --

A cult?

Y-yeah... These sardines heard him talk about how we should just close our eyes and started worshipping him. And instead of believing in the mission he decided that he would rather lead them! It's not like he couldn't have also saved the town by joining us?

... Right?

[Another pause. It's clear that he doesn't really believe himself.]

I really shouldn't have said that I didn't like him.

And I'll Be With You When You Dream

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