HOTEL LEX - FLOOR 5 (9/?) (Patreon)

You dig into your pocket and pull out the golden button.

The large cow's expression drops and she freezes. The cat next to her nods approvingly.

"Now-" she manages to make out, before her voice gets caught in her throat.

You raise the button in your paw toward her and she slowly reaches down to pick it up. She stares in absolute disbelief at the shiny object and her eyes seem to well up. It seems she doesn't need to confirm whether the button is real or not; she just knows. The large plush cow before you sputters a mixture of gratitude and grief as she picks you up and hugs you tightly. Though the feeling is just as intense, you don't feel the tease she put you through before. Instead, a deep, warm, and loving sensation spreads through your body and your eyes shut tight as you hug back. You can feel her sorrow but also her appreciation, as if your hearts are momentarily connected. You start to tear up as well, now understanding Mother's grief from losing what was special to her.

"Oh bless yer soul, bless-" Her words get caught in her tears as she squeezes you.

Eventually she puts you down, her hooves still shaking after being deeply moved by the gesture. You shyly kick at a nearby pillow with your hands held behind your back. You've never struck a chord with anyone in such a way and doing so fills you with pride and satisfaction.

"I won't pryin' how this came to be in your possession unless yer dying to tell me," she wipes at her cheeks, "Thank you, you have no idea how much this means to me."

You glance over at the cat who gives you a wink with his non-buttoned eye.

"How can I ever repay you, sugar?"

You think for a moment. Though you've given up the button, you may have found yourself a safe haven for a little while. The only thing that's missing is... You hold up the doll of your friend again. She tenderly picks him up but shakes her head.

"Now unfortunately, I just don't have the means to turn him back to what he once was; however, yer connection sure is mighty special. There's something that you'll have to give to him for him to awaken. That being said, I do feel a strong emotion coming for this here doll, it feels like somethin' heavy's been on his mind that he's been dying to say."

She hands him back to you and you hold him up and look into his eyes in an attempt to decode the message.

"If you want, I can leave you two be so y'all can work things out. Take it from someone who knows what i's like to be a plush in need of love: take yer time and-" She pulls out a small heart-shaped box which you immediately assume is the sewing kit, "make somethin' special to give to them."

She pulls out an assortment of crafting supplies from within a compartment of the box: thread of all colors, beads of all shapes and sizes, a small assortment of fabric, and a variety of buttons.

"Other than that sweetie, whatever yer heart desires... you just name it."

*INTERACTION WITH THE BUNNY WILL OCCUR AFTER THIS NEXT PAGE*

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