"Precisely," VampDoc agrees. "Yes, perhaps you are a bit of the odd man out, but that doesn't mean that we appreciate your presence any less." With a small chuckle, he adds, "Just think of yourself as one of our Companions."

Tie-Twister smiles back at all the warmth and companionship coming off the others. "Thank you. It does mean a lot to me. Even if I do think Butterfly Boy should have come along first," he chuckles.

"Oh, he'll probably drop by soon enough," DocWolf says. "And have his Doc with him for good measure."