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[geassreceived]

[ The apartment looks great; much better than it had before they had started cleaning. Suzaku spent most of the day at work, and works on the walls with a single-minded effort, sleeves and too-long pant cuffs rolled up, feet bare. Balanced on a chair and the counter, he scrubs down the tops of the walls in the kitchen, fighting not to sneeze or to

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[eyesofgeass]

[ While Suzaku's been working on the high places, Lelouch has started in on the lower ones. He's picked out a pair of pants that are more worn out that the others, shirt sleeves also rolled up. Unfortunately, he hadn't been able to find a mop this time around. Honestly he doesn't have any problem with getting on his hands and needs to scrub away at the floors. ]

You know that's dangerous, right?

[ Speaking without looking up. ]

[geassreceived]

[ stifles a sneeze and pauses to carefully look down at him ]

I think it's more dangerous for you to be down there while I'm up here.

[eyesofgeass]

This needs cleaning too, if you hadn't noticed.

[ spares a glance now. ]

[geassreceived]

[ straightens and balances himself as he wipes his forehead ]

I know, I know. I was just thinking that if I fall, I'll probably land on you.

[eyesofgeass]

[ looks amused. ]

Would you prefer the floor? You might dirty it. Then I'd have to clean it all over.

[geassreceived]

Well... maybe we should wait, then, until I'm done up here.

[ finally sneezes and grips the wall quickly, then he laughs ]

[eyesofgeass]

[ sighs and gets to his feet. Lelouch walks over to the counter, and holds onto the legs. support! ]

Then hurry.

[geassreceived]

[ surprised for a moment, then nods in thanks, and hurries to get the last corner and strip of wall. meanwhile, Anna decides to climb up daddy's friend's arm and onto his shoulder. ]

Th... ere. Got it.

[eyesofgeass]

[ glances to the kitten. it's gotten bigger, though it's still pretty thin. Lelouch is guessing that the kitten itself won't be growing to full size. that might not be such a bad thing. but now she's nuzzling under his chin and making it a little difficult to keep an eye and a tight grip on the chair. ]

Finished? Your pet is attacking me.

[geassreceived]

[ looks down and laughs, completely fond. then he tosses the cloth into the sink. ]

I'm done. [ moves slowly as he climbs down, giving Lelouch time to back up. ]

She likes you.

[eyesofgeass]

[ would glare, but there's hardly a reason to. it wouldn't look menacing with a kitten perched on his shoulder. ]

Seems I have a variety of followers...

[ may or may not be including Suzaku on that, but he's mindful of Ana anyway as Suzaku finally is in a place for Lelouch to let go of the chair. ]

[geassreceived]

[ a slight, unapologetic smile, and then he steps down onto the floor and then held his hands out to take Anna back. ]

Do you want help with the floors?

[eyesofgeass]

[ normally he'd hand the kitten right over. for now he permits her to do as she pleases. if she wants Suzaku, then so be it. instead he offers a slight grin. ]

Maybe. I still have to inspect your job up there.

[geassreceived]

[ Anna seems pretty happy where she is, so he doesn't take her. but, he gives Lelouch a curious look, then glances at the chair, the counter, and then back to Lelouch. ]

Are you sure?

[eyesofgeass]

[ one step ahead of Suzaku. heavens no, he isn't going to climb that death trap! ]

Do we still have a working flashlight?

[geassreceived]

[ ah, this is why Lelouch is the ideas person. ]

I think so. I think it's in the living room. [ moves to go get it ] What are you having Nunnally work on?