003 [ video ]

[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. ]

Comments

Video!

[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?

Video!

[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?

[rightfoot]

It's my house, too, though. It's fine. I'm replacing everything with new, anyway.

[poisontippedcure]

So everything that was burned was yours?

[rightfoot]

As far as we're concerned, yes. It belongs to both of us. Everything that was burned is getting replaced with better.

[poisontippedcure]

And you bought the better beforehand, correct?

[rightfoot]

No. Not yet. Don't worry about it.

[poisontippedcure]

Well, it certainly sounds like you dug your own grave.

[rightfoot]

I've had one foot in the grave for a long time. Might as well crawl all the way in.

[ Yes, he sounds like he is making a joke. ]

[poisontippedcure]

[This conversation took a turn.]

You're a fun one, I see.

[rightfoot]

I do like to have fun from time to time.

[hoboagogo]

[ONLY A LITTLE BITTERLY:] I guess his poor offended sensibilities had to be dealt with first.

[poisontippedcure]

[Respect, Shinjiro. She would not be taking this so kindly.]

I take it this is your furniture he burned. My condolences.

[hoboagogo]

[A SHRUG. He wasn't... too attached to it, really. This is more just a headache than anything else.]

I mean, it was the shit that came in the house I've been staying in. Dunno how much the idea of 'owning' it actually matters for us. But whatever.

It's done now, I guess.

[poisontippedcure]

It seems like you have interesting roommates, at least. I’m sure living there will be interesting.

[hoboagogo]

Yeah, I'm really re-thinking letting him move in at this point. I had a feeling he'd wanna change things but, but I didn't think he'd start a damn fire.

[And he rolls his eyes with that grouch. But let's be real-- it's toothless. He won't kick Louis out.]

Fie don't even live there.

[hoboagogo]

You moved in like two weeks ago, what the hell.

[rightfoot]

I could have moved in yesterday. I can't believe you were using any of this.

[hoboagogo]

It still works, doesn't it?

[A PAUSE.]

I mean. It did before you torched it all.

[rightfoot]

There's working and there's working.

[hoboagogo]

You just said the same word twice.

[gosh louis u idiot]

[rightfoot]

I did not. It's subtlety Shinkun. Is it lost on you?

It's functional but it's ugly.

[hoboagogo]

Sometimes, yeah.

[wow my dude are you defending your own idiocy. is that how it is. i see.]

So what? Same could be said of you.

[rightfoot]

And yet you almost married me.