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You're welcome. It's for me, too.
And easier than throwing everyone else but Greed out of the house.
[She's only joking, the light tone of her voice making it obvious, but she wants Scar to understand her point. She won't let anything come between them.]
Though I do have one small question that I'd rather not make any assumptions on. I can't afford a two bedroom rental on top of my own house. What are you most comfortable with? A shared loft with two beds, a pull out in the living room...?
[Maybe just one bed for both of them, but she's not holding her breath. They did sleep together that one night, though....]
And easier than throwing everyone else but Greed out of the house.
[She's only joking, the light tone of her voice making it obvious, but she wants Scar to understand her point. She won't let anything come between them.]
Though I do have one small question that I'd rather not make any assumptions on. I can't afford a two bedroom rental on top of my own house. What are you most comfortable with? A shared loft with two beds, a pull out in the living room...?
[Maybe just one bed for both of them, but she's not holding her breath. They did sleep together that one night, though....]
[ Scar hadn't assumed they would be sharing a room at all. He sounds slightly taken aback when he responds. ]
A pull out is more than enough.
[ Sorry, Lust. ]
A pull out is more than enough.
[ Sorry, Lust. ]
If there's room, I'll get you a pullout.
I just didn't want to make any assumptions.
I just didn't want to make any assumptions.
[ Assumptions. Yes. Scar offers a nod. They did sleep together that night, but... those had been extreme circumstances. It wasn't as if they had fallen asleep exactly like that. ]
Is there anything I can do?
[ Scar sounds a touch disheartened, at that. Lust always does so much. ]
Is there anything I can do?
[ Scar sounds a touch disheartened, at that. Lust always does so much. ]
Actually, there might be. I'd like to find one furnished already, but in the event I have to furnish it myself...
Would you help with the furniture?
Would you help with the furniture?
I would naturally do that, yes.
[ One of Scar's greatest talents! Picking things up and putting them down. ]
Is there anything else?
[ One of Scar's greatest talents! Picking things up and putting them down. ]
Is there anything else?
I'm sure there'll be something. Upkeep and fixing things and all that. Things that involve hammers.
[Lust is in her bedroom at Shark House, an unfamiliar silver ninetales draped over her lap. Both look contemplative and forlorn.]
A close friend went back home.
Two of his Pokemon showed up in my care and he's not listed in the index any longer.
[It's the first time someone she's close to, not just casually acquainted with, has left. Her first instinct is to call Scar.]
A close friend went back home.
Two of his Pokemon showed up in my care and he's not listed in the index any longer.
[It's the first time someone she's close to, not just casually acquainted with, has left. Her first instinct is to call Scar.]
[ Scar is quietly grateful that Lust calls frequently while she's away, and he's settled on the couch with Daniel when he answers. This... isn't what he wanted to hear, though. Lust talking about people leaving makes an uncomfortable knot settle in his stomach. He feels badly for her on the level that she has lost a friend, but this is also a grim reminder that this is going to happen to one of them, someday. ]
[ It could be tomorrow. ]
I am sorry.
[ It could be tomorrow. ]
I am sorry.
He was my very first friend, you know. In the traditional sense, anyway.
[She sighs, stroking the Pokemon in her lap.]
He tried to teach me how to cook.
[She sighs, stroking the Pokemon in her lap.]
He tried to teach me how to cook.
[ That just hurts. Scar's brow droops with sadness for her, and he can't help the urge to want to reach out and touch her, right now. ]
[ Talking through these screens really is miserable. Scar has become so much more sympathetic to the odd, almost childlike problems she faces, here. Like the loss of a first friend. ]
You mean how to dial takeout?
[ The poke is gentle, evidenced in his tone and expression. ]
[ Talking through these screens really is miserable. Scar has become so much more sympathetic to the odd, almost childlike problems she faces, here. Like the loss of a first friend. ]
You mean how to dial takeout?
[ The poke is gentle, evidenced in his tone and expression. ]
I said he 'tried' to teach me, not that he was successful. He sent me recipes all the time.
[For some reason, just talking about Kirikou helps. She knows he has a perfectly fine life he's gone back to, but she's also very aware that he'll never call her in the middle of the night just to chat again. It's strange, how much that bothers her.]
The other Pokemon he left to me...it's his Clefairy he taught to cook. I think that was on purpose.
[For some reason, just talking about Kirikou helps. She knows he has a perfectly fine life he's gone back to, but she's also very aware that he'll never call her in the middle of the night just to chat again. It's strange, how much that bothers her.]
The other Pokemon he left to me...it's his Clefairy he taught to cook. I think that was on purpose.
[ A sad fondness crosses Scar's face. ]
That would make sense. You won't starve when you're without a restaurant, now.
That would make sense. You won't starve when you're without a restaurant, now.
I made a vegetable stir fry last night that wasn't awful. The rice was too sticky, but it was edible.
[She's quiet a moment.]
I miss you.
[It's more clear an expression of emotion and affection than she's usually comfortable with, but she's low and emotional right now. And she does miss him. Especially right now.]
[She's quiet a moment.]
I miss you.
[It's more clear an expression of emotion and affection than she's usually comfortable with, but she's low and emotional right now. And she does miss him. Especially right now.]
[ Scar adjusts on the couch. He's been missing her too, more than he thought he would. ]
I can leave tomorrow morning.
I can leave tomorrow morning.
Are you sure? I know it's ridiculous, we talk nearly every day, but...
I've gotten used to having you around.
I've gotten used to having you around.
I know. Nothing is in danger of falling apart. I have been here long enough.
We can go back once the Halloween season's over. The busy time ends promptly following the holiday.
[ Scar nods. ]
I think mine would like to be in Goldenrod for the festivities, regardless.
I think mine would like to be in Goldenrod for the festivities, regardless.
Guttle will be glad to see you all.
I'll bring them treats from the circus.
I'll bring them treats from the circus.
So that Guttle can eat them.
[ He finishes with a hint of a smirk. ]
[ He finishes with a hint of a smirk. ]
Not all of them.
He gets more than enough while we're at work.
He gets more than enough while we're at work.
[ A slight shrug. ]
Are things going smoothly at the house?
Are things going smoothly at the house?
Everything's fine here. A bit full of Pokemon, I still have all of those Eeveelutions that belong to a friend, but that's hardly a problem.
It's been nice, having Alphonse here.
It's been nice, having Alphonse here.
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