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

[sylphid]

Maybe. There're a few good sized things, so there's only so much I can do. The couch alone was pretty cumbersome.

[Fie shrugs.] The bottom was all saggy and torn. A new one will be better.

We've got marshmallows, though, if you want some.

[She's trying now, okay.]

[hoboagogo]

[At least he won't press it too hard. All in all, this is..,.. kind of funny. A surprise, sure. But also definitely what he should have expected from these two.]

You sure it's okay to eat shit outta that fire? Who knows what sorta soot and shit's burning off that stuff.

[Not that he'll say no to some marshmallows. Just. As a thing to do while all the stuff burns.]

Yeah, it shouldn't be too long 'til I'm back. Need me to pick up anything else to roast while we're out there?

[sylphid]

It's just on the flames, I did it all the time growing up. [As a jaeger.] Don't worry, we'll be okay.

[Fie nods, now smiling.]

Peppers and apples would be good if you don't mind. Want me to come meet you?

[hoboagogo]

[HE STILL DOESN'T LOOK CONVINCED but whatever, it's probably fine. if it's not.... well. Whatever fumes from the burning foam and materials can't be that bad, right? And if it is, well. It's not like this place is forever, anyway.]

Whatever you wanna do. I'll run by the market on the way home, meet you either there or at home.

[A pause, and he scrolls up on the watch again, just to... get a look at that fire and try and guess how long it's gonna be burning.]

So did you guys really have to burn it all?