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“I’m coming!” I called as I pushed the covers off of me. I missed the warmth of the blankets even as I took my first step. I ran a hand through my unkempt hair, trying to tame it as I walked to the door. “What is it, Nick? Can’t it wait until I-”
The words died on my lips as I opened the door. I blinked a couple times and rubbed my eyes. What I was seeing wasn’t computing at all.
“...Nick?!”
Defying all logic and understanding, Nick was standing in my doorway. If it weren’t for his grin confirming my identification, I’d think he was a menni who looked uncannily like my friend. “H-how- Huh?!”
Nick spread his arms. “Surprise!”
I blinked in astonishment. “Surprise? Surprise?! Wha- How- How is this even physically possible?”
Ryan just woke up, he's not ready to deal with revelations like this.
(Story Scene: "A Matter of Perspective")