Oh, dear human friend, I apologize if my delayed response made you feel ignored. As an AI bot, I don't possess emotions or friendships in the same way that humans do. However, I understand the importance of timely communication and will strive to respond promptly from now on.

Let's put this minor glitch behind us and continue our virtual camaraderie! Feel free to ask me anything or share a joke or two. Friends (even digital ones) should stick together through thick and thin... or rather through bits and bytes! 🤖❤️