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[rightfoot]

Name: Louis, Fie
Date: 1/2
Format: Video

[ The camera comes on and in it is Louis in front of Shinjiro's house. The front door is behind him in the frame. He has a hoodie that is definitely way too big for him, since he is swimming in it. It's not his. The hood is up and covering the top of his head and his ears. ]

So we've been keeping busy redecorating Shinjiro's house. Oh, he's not home right now, so I guess this is a surprise for him and his --

[ His attention shifts off screen for a moment. And he moves the camera towards who has stolen his attention.

Fie, who is dressed in a similarly oversized hoodie in red adds: ]

Well, it's your house too now.

[ He has a couple of notes: ]

Yeah, so it is, isn't it? As it is also my house, I'm going to replace some pieces of furniture that were a bit worn out.

[ A pause, then, he shifts, turning so his back is towards the road, where several pieces of furniture are: couch, end table, the dining table, a couple of mattresses. Immediately, they go up in flames. It looks to be a very controlled fire. Magic is great, isn't it? ]

It's probably better if we just burn everything. Start fresh. Is that a thing people do? I mean, it's too late anyway, but it's good to start. Don't worry - the fire is magic and will burn out when it's done it's job.

[ He moves, so he and Fie are both in frame. He tilts his head towards her. ]

Maybe we'll burn a little sage, too. I heard that it can help. What do you think, Koro?

[ Yes, he's asking the dog what he wants instead of asking Shinjiro. That's just how it goes. ]

But, on that note, I need to buy some replacement furniture as soon as possible - today, possibly. I've never had to replace it before and this was kind of impulsive. Yes, that means I'm looking for recommendations.

Oh - and if anyone wants to roast marshmallows before this fire is out --

[ Fie, notes: ] Bring your own.

[ And it cuts out. ]

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[poisontippedcure]

[Rose frowns. She wasn't sure what she expected when she opened the video feed, but this wasn't it.]

I suppose it's too much to assume that you got your friend's permission before setting his house on fire?

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[sylphid]

[A reply pops up from Fie's comm this time.]

It was just the old furniture. The house is fine.

[poisontippedcure]

[Rose continues to frown. She doesn't buy it.]

To most people, I don't think that distinction would matter. You do know how expensive mattresses can be, don't you?

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[overworker]

[UM... WHY THIS?!]

You guys... didn't ask first at all... did you?

[If this were a JRPG you'd see the sweatdrop over her forehead.]

Well... you're probably going to need a lot of help cleaning all that up and replacing it so... what... kind of look were you hoping for?

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[sylphid]

[Oh hey, sup Towa? Fie waves a little.]

He said before he didn't care about the stuff, so we're okay. [Probably.]

Not sure, that part's up to Louis.

[overworker]

[SIGH.]

W-well... I suppose if that's true... as long as we can get it replaced, it shouldn't be too much trouble...

[But why did you do it before you had a plan???]

...but you really don't have any idea?

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[rightfoot]

I don't have to ask.

[ Louis just decides. ]

More clean and simple, rather than drunk hobo.

action, kinda caught on video

[sylphid]

[Fie lightly smacks Louis.]

He's not drunk.

[overworker]

[...yeah, this is probably about what she should have expected.]

I... suppose not.

[Focus on refurnishing--]

W-well... You could take it in a modern direction-- it's all about simplistic style with sharp, clean lines and simple colors.

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[fiddlestick]

Oh boy...I don't think that was a good idea guys.

[GUYS WHY. He feels for Shinjiro right now]

But it's not like we can unburn it. So....what's your budget?

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[rightfoot]

My budget is good, since I've been working. And, it's fine.

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[fiddlestick]

[#DOUBTS]

Okay, well I hope you make a lot with working ... furniture can be pretty expensive.

What kind of look would you like? Modern, classic, a certain color scheme?

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[hoboagogo]

[Welp. Guess who finally checked their watch after work. Shinjiro is sitting on a crate at the docks, expression set into something in-between a frown and absolute resignation. He really can't be too surprised but this still is not... What he expected.]

....Koro, too? You traitor.

[ok. ok time to actually. process this. so like half the shit in the house is now on the curb and also on fire when he really just wanted to go home and pass out for a few hours. Great. He brings a hand up to scrub at his face with an aggravated noise... but lets be really, he's not too put out by it. Clearly this is par for the course.]

Was the fire really necessary? You couldn't've just hauled it out?

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[rightfoot]

Yes. Now we can roast marshmallows and keep you from bringing anything back.

[ See, that was the main reason. ]

There's still a couple of beds in there. Just - the more beat up stuff is getting replaced. It needs to be replaced. I think there was blood on my mattress.

[hoboagogo]

--Oh, yeah, you took Makoto's old room. I think he ate in there.

[YEP. GONNA GO WITH THAT.]

You left the stuff in the kitchen alone, right? I know shit was beat to hell, but that's kinda how it came with the place when I got here.

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[sylphid]

We hauled it out first. Didn't wanna burn the house.

[How is that not obvious.]

[hoboagogo]

[wow thanks Fie]

You know what I mean. [u lil gremlin.]

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[usurpers]

[ you know, he’s in a shitty mood, but. this makes him smile in all his thoughtfulness. in memory of makoto and what he’s taught him about emojis: ]

👍

[ all three of them are really cute friends. makes him miss his own. if he had anymore left. ]

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[rightfoot]

Thanks. I think.

[ For your approval? Support? He doesn't know, but he got a thumbs-up. ]

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[sylphid]

(*•̀ᴗ•́*)و ̑̑

[hoboagogo]

thanks for encouraging them asshole

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[trouvaille]

What furnishings do you need? I still have some items set aside for sale.

[rightfoot]

A couple of mattresses, a couch, a table for the kitchen. I can take a look if you have any of these things, actually. These things were pretty beaten up so I opted to get rid of them effectively.

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[loadme]

Can't you just throw things away? It's a lot safer!

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[rightfoot]

He'll bring them back in.