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[escardos]

Name: flat escardos (un: 46692)
Date: 1/3
Format: text

lol heads up if you try to make a candle w food coloring, the food coloring will just sink to the bottom of the glass, and when the flame eventually reaches the bottom all the food coloring will catch fire and become one giant tall flame that you cannot possibly blow out and the glass will start to crack and then you’ll throw your tea on it in a panic and then the extremely hot food coloring will boil and sizzle horribly and then the glass will shatter. please take my word on this lmfao.

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[escardos]

That’s—!!

[ he opens his mouth to refute cu further, but he can’t find how. eventually, he crosses his arms, looking away. ]

I mean, aside from the candle thing—which I don’t plan on doing again—is it that big of a deal?

[curruid_coinchenn]

If you're living alone in a hovel and never have visitors, no it's not. If you're living somewhere subject to the rules of society, then yes it is.

[ He is ... not even trying to spare Flat's feelings here. ]

[escardos]

Huh... I see...

[ the comments hurt quite a bit, and flat’s expression visibly deflates as he leans against the wall. ]

I’ve never really had that issue before...but no one really liked going into my room in the first place. So yeah, I guess this is my first time moving in with others.

[ and he has a bad feeling about it, like he’s being set up to fail. it makes him anxious—perhaps cu will get fed up with him and kick him out after some time. who knows? ]

Sorry.

[curruid_coinchenn]

You're not an idiot -- not completely. You'll adapt. And if you don't, I'll keep pushing you until you adapt.

[ As neutral as his tone is, there is something bizarrely encouraging about his words. ]

[escardos]

[ the oddly worded encouragement actually works to get flat's mood up, at least by a little. it's that stubbornness from cu, the way that he says that he'll keep pushing him, that relieves those worries.

he laughs softly, giving cu a grin ]

As long as you don't give up on me, I'll keep working hard!

[curruid_coinchenn]

...Good.

[ He seems satisfied with that answer and that he's removed the potential fire starters from Flat's apartment. ]

I'm going back home now that I'm done here.

[escardos]

....Really? That soon?

[ flat actually sounds....disappointed by that. he’s trying hard to hide it, but unfortunately he’s wearing his heart on his sleeve and he wants attention. ]

[curruid_coinchenn]

[ Damn it, don't give him the puppy dog eyes... ]

What? Do you want me to stay that badly? You could come back with me, if you want my attention.

[escardos]

Can I really?! You’re not busy?!

[ and considering how quickly he becomes excited again, perhaps “puppy” is an apt way to describe him. ]

I’d love to go with you! I’ll help out if you need it for some reason!

[curruid_coinchenn]

[ He really is like a puppy...Flat's quick turnaround takes him by surprise. ]

Come along, then. I don't think I'll need your help with anything, but I don't mind your company.