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[axeiled]

I see it.

[He reiterates. Hide it all you want! He knows she thinks it's funny.]

Who knew your mind was in the gutter, too, Haru? Huh?

[empression]

[ It's a soft and embarrassed little whine leaking out through her fingers now. ]

It's not, you just lingered on it...

[axeiled]

[CUTE]

Don't blame it on me lingering on the hole [oh my god Eddie], you took your own mind there.

[empression]

A-anyway--

[ Help this girl, he's a bully-- ]

We'll have to make a few improvements here before we can hold a party in the first place, but I'll look forward to living here! With you!

[axeiled]

["Anyway", she says, like he's not going to pick on her about it later. Look at this smile.

But he relents a little.]

Me too, but what kind of improvements are we talking about?

[Someone was too excited about a HOBBIT HOLE to even realize that there's no running water or electricity here.]

[empression]

[ She's aware she can't escape forever, it's fine. ]

Well, while investigating...

There are light switches but no electricity. And there's no running water, either. Which might be a bit of a problem.

[ For these kids in more modern eras. ]

[axeiled]

[The way the smile falls right off of his face.]

We don't have...

[Reaches for the nearest light switch, flicking it on. Nothing happens.]

What?

[It falls out of his mouth before he can stop it:] How am I supposed to use the bathroom? What the fuck.

[empression]

So, as you can see-- [ calmly, like Eddie's not having a momentary crisis. ]

We should probably figure out a way to remedy this first. Though I'm not exactly sure where to begin with that...

[axeiled]

[Haru you can't just skim over that. HOW IS HE SUPPOSED TO USE THE BATHROOM-- oh god. This really is going to be a bit too medieval-fantasy for this modern boy, isn't it.]

Remedy it... how? Is there someone out there who can install some indoor plumbing? Please say you know a guy.

[empression]

I do not, but that's what I'll be investigating.

[ WE DESERVE HOT SHOWERS. ]

[axeiled]

[AND THE PRIVILEGE TO POOP COMFORTABLY]

Ugh. Okay. [Flips the light switch off and on and off again. Nothing.] I guess I’ll do the same. Didn’t think that I’d be missing the old apartment after seeing this place, but I guess it can’t all be smooth sailing…

[empression]

It's always something, isn't it? [ With a sympathetic glance. ]

It's all right. I'm sure we can find a way to get it up to par.

[axeiled]

[Oh, don't give him that look. Now Eddie feels a little bad for pouting about the lack of running water and electricity.]

Hey, we'll make it work. We did before, didn't we? This is still a lot better than our old apartment, even if we're gonna have to go to bed at like, eight.

[Because of no lights. He's just kidding, though, and he walks forward to place his hand on her shoulder.]

If I get to live with you, then I'm happy.

[empression]

Oh.

[ She doesn't mean to say it, to show how surprised she is, or how touched just by that simple sentiment--but it's out there now and Haru hesitates, then rests her hand on top of his in acknowledgment.

She's not sure what force brought them here, but she's definitely, incredibly relieved that it had chosen to bring both of them. ]

Thank you... I feel the same. I may not have had very many roommates, but you've been my favorite thus far.

[axeiled]

[He gives her shoulder a little squeeze, lingering there because her touch is reassuring to him, too, in a way.

It really is a relief, huh? God, after such a long run of shit luck, he finally feels... well and truly fortunate for once to have her here.]

Right back at you.

[Dropping his hand after a bit:]

We'll make the best of it, either way. Water and electricity, here we come!