[ WP ] [ NSFW ] You are a newcomer to a support group for misunderstood tentacle monsters .

The group leader clears his talker and speaks. `` Thank you all for coming. As I like to say, no matter what you look like, you can *always* make someone smile. My name is Phopholus. I see we have a new face here. Why do n't you tell us a little bit about yourself.'' 
 
 I slink back into my seat. `` Umm, hi. My name is Kveroche. I, uhhhh... I recently got into origami. I like to make little cranes and lions and leave them around retirement homes. The older humans are the usually the ones who appreciate them the most. Before that I was, you know, doing the normal stuff. Fulfilling their weird sexual desires and whatever. But I do n't like doing that anymore.'' 
 
 I get a few nods from the others. A dark-skinned tenny ( that's what we like to call ourselves ) sits up. `` Hello Kveroche. As you might have guessed, most of us have been in the same situation. Humans, despite their flaws, can and will be educated. Once they learn that they are the ones who will us into existence, maybe they will get their priorities sorted out.'' 
 
 Phopholus brings his arms together across his chest. `` That's right, Brysh. Our goal is not only to please our humans, but to help them learn about us. While we can not speak with them, our actions can. By taking time each day to help them with the little things -- tying their kid's shoelaces, stirring their soups, ironing their clothes -- we can show them that we're more than just sexual beings.'' 
 
 I glance at the whiteboard behind him, where he has written,'**Be The Hero Your Human Needs**'. `` But, what can I do if my human is n't paying attention to me? I often feel as if she is just using me.'' 
 
 A old, green-speckled tenny to my left lets out a sigh. `` Yeah, I know how that feels. But despite what we are, our relationship with our human takes time to develop. She will learn about you, you will learn about her. And eventually she will be more considerate of you. I spent several years with my human before he began to think about my desires. But the payoff is worth it. Just a few days ago, he made dinner for me. Even though it was disgusting to him, he did it for me.'' 
 
 He smiled at me. `` Listen, Kveroche. Give it some time. If you're feeling sad or used, you'll always be welcome here. We care about each other, and all of our humans too. You are capable of amazing things. Your human needs you. Do n't let her down.'' 
 
 The rest of the group squealed in agreement. 
 
 Phopholus raised himself up. `` Great talk everyone! Let's take a fifteen minute break. There's manure in the back if you're hungry.'' 
 
 I take out my phone and see two missed texts. They're both from my human. 
 
 * **i want u inside meee** 
 * **where are u???? ** 
 
 * ( sigh ) * This might take awhile.
