"Yes, I'm generally far more flesh and blood and far less pastry," he agreed. "But I'm glad that you've found someone who can appreciate your sense of humor. Finding someone who appreciates a good pun- or a bad one, as the case may be- gets even harder as an adult, so I hope you're able to hold onto your friend for a long time."

"And while I do hope they stick around, lets hope it's not quite like this. It would likely gum up the works in everyday life."