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Ben's Note of Sheer Awesome: You know what I noticed? It's March! Not a lot happens in March, so I may or may not be able to finish this story this month. Take that as good or bad news, either way, expect the finish to arrive soon.

KCL: For me, February is that hard reminder that this is the middle of the year. Up here in Idaho, the weather can't decide to stay cold and snowy or warm up. It also is a reminder that I'm halfway done with my penultimate year of high school. Next year is it for me and off on a mission for my religion and then college. But enough of me. Sorry things are rough for you. I hope that the rest of the year will brighten up for you. If you need anything, remember, I'm only a review away.

Pickles: Make a fool of myself? Yeah, I do, and it's kind of goofy, but hey, I find goofiness adorable. And yes, I do know, but I like faking stupidity for suspence. Also, thanks for reading Her Number :)

Apple Cider: Loooooooooooooong review! Geez… Yes, technically Neb and I know all the same things. I like to build suspense as much as he does though, so I fake stupidity. And it's normal to talk to characters, I do it all the time. The Darling pairing is half secret, but I can confirm it's not with Raven or Apple. Also, yes, herbal tea is nice. (Also, do you know KCL or something?)

Hello: Yay for random fangirling! I love it! Except for it not making sense, but yay anyway! Also, fanboying is the correct term, even though it does sound wrong.

Also, I'm going to answer this now. No, I'm not adding anyone to the wedding when I do write it. It'll be Neb, Lizzie, and the two Wonderlandian couples I care about, alright?

Prompt 86: Ignorance

Kitty wasn't used to being ignored. She was a girl who loved attention for the right reasons, like a glorious pranks she pulls. She also loved being the center of attention with Alistair, especially on her special day.

But every single time Kitty tried calling, it went straight to voice mail. By the time she got to town, she frowned. "Alistair, this is Kitty," Kitty said, sounding frustrated. "Where are you? You promised me that today was my day and I'm kind of sick of you ignoring me."

"Boy troubles?" came a chuckle inside of Kitty's mind. Kitty sighed, hanging up her phone and smiling as she turned around to see Slender. "I always did question Alistair's ability to treat my daughter correctly."

"Oh Dad…" Kitty said, rolling her eyes with a small smile. Slender, after getting things fixed after Kitty's memory returned, moved in at Ever After High as one of the counselors alongside Alice Wonderland and Giles Grimm. Giles had happily given Kitty to Slender, since Slender was her father.

"I'm just saying I'm not a big fan of his," Slender said simply.

Kitty rolled her eyes, but none-the-less, walked over and hugged her father. "Alistair might be a bit rude sometimes, especially today of all days, but he really is the love of my life."

"If you say so," Slender grunted. "So, the big one eight. Your story is almost here. Apparently in this universe, you people take stories seriously."

"Yeah… I'm thinking of… not following my story," Kitty said hesitantly. "Kind of. Talking with Alistair, I'll play the Cheshire Cat like normal… but be more flirtascious and helpful instead of puzzling. And I won't speak in Riddlish…. Much."

Slender chuckled. "I can see a way of you speaking in Riddlish but making perfect sense if you combine that flirty shtick," Slender chuckled. Kitty blushed as her dad laughed harder. "After that then? What's your plan?"

Kitty hesitated for a moment, thinking it over. "I'm… not all too sure. Mom does whatever she wants and gets away with it… then again, she did meet you after her story, so at least that kept her occupied," Kitty pointed out.

"And boom, Kitty was born," Slender said. "But I agree, love for you has already come, even if I hate the boy."

"Why though? Give me one good reason you hate Alistair."

"It's not Alistair I hate. He's a boy. You're my daughter. You two are dating. You forced my hand. I have to hate him."

"That's not at all how that works."

"Are you a father? No, I didn't think so."

Kitty rolled her eyes. "Fine, there's that. But is there any justification to that senseless 'I'm a father' hate?"

Slender thought that over for a moment. "He's ignoring you now, on your birthday of all days," Slender said. "Does that count?"

"The reason I'm mad at him right now doesn't mean you can use it too," Kitty frowned. "Although… where is he? I thought for sure he mentioned he had a big surprise for me today…"

Slender chuckled a tiny bit, which Kitty seemed to miss. Slender looked at his daughter with what was close enough to smile if he had lips. "Speaking of birthday surprises, I have one for you myself," Slender said.

Kitty lit up. "Really?" she asked with a smile. "At least that makes someone who follows through with their birthday promises."

Slender chuckled. "I may hate the boy, but give him a chance, alright?" Slender asked her.

"If I can ever find him," Kitty grumbled. "What's your surprise for me?"

Slender seemed to beam, as if this would be the moment where his smile would be the biggest of all eternity. "I give you my permission," Slender said simply.

Kitty looked at him for a moment, expecting something else to be after that. After several seconds of silence, Kitty frowned. "Permission for what?" she asked him.

"You'll find out when you're ready to find out. Have a good rest of your birthday," Slender said and vanished.

Kitty stared at where her father was, even more confused than before. "I… do not understand that man," she said, then giggled. "But that's why I love him like a father. Now… where is my ignorant boyfriend?"

BN: Where oh where could Alistair be? Eh, heck if I know. This chapter was meant to show Slender integrating himself into Kitty's life, and considering everything they've been through, they've done pretty well. Also… what could Slender be giving Kitty permission for? Hmm… eh, must be nothing important. What could possibly be so important that Slender has to give Kitty his permission? Nothing I can think of, nope.

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