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[soulofocean]

Figures this would be the way this place works. Hikaru returns ---and I'm definitely going to say it: I'M HAPPY. Hear that, City? I AM HAPPY TO HAVE MY BEST FRIEND BACK. Even Presea arrives ---that's a friend of ours from Cephiro! And the person to go to if you're ever in need of a good blade.

...Clef leaves. Yeah. At least I know he'll be back

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[brbgonefishin]

Thanks for letting me stay, Umi. I can move the fish tank if it's a bother.

[PSSSSSSST. Since he moved in, there's been gourmet coffee and fresh beingets every morning for the entire apartment.]

[soulofocean]

[OMG SHIN this is why we love you. Also, baking partners forever?]

Hey, I'm glad to have you around! And the tank looks really good there! I just hope Hikaru's puppy isn't bothering your fish too much.

[brbgonefishin]

[Yes. For always.]

Oh, no, they're just fine! I explained he can't get to them.

[soulofocean]

[*pokes Clef's OOC note below* They're going to get this lot fat real fast.]

You... explained... that to the fish? ...Aw, right. I'd totally forgotten about that part of your ability!

[brbgonefishin]

They were very understanding about the entire thing. I think they like that there's more action in this apartment.

[Fat, but happy.]

[soulofocean]

[ELATED.]

It's going to be tough for everyone here to believe we're being entertaining to them, I bet! ...They're cute. Are they really exotic? I don't think I'd ever seen fish like that before.

[brbgonefishin]

In the salt water reef system? Oh, nothing so exotic. Parrot fish, gobies and tangs -- a few angel fish and bat fish, of course, they're the ones who like to show off at the front of the tank. Oh, and there's an angler or two lurking in the back, but they prefer the dark. They're the most unusual. And of course, the coral and algae is all alive, too; that's why it doesn't have a water filter like a normal aquarium.

[soulofocean]

It's like having a tiny sea at home, really. Beautiful. When I go near the tank I can sort of... feel the water move as they swim. Sometimes I wish I could also talk to them. You know. Without seeming like I'm nuts.

[brbgonefishin]

[Also, reef systems require the water to be very active, so she'd hear it and feel it cycle.]

You could talk to them! They might not understand the words, exactly, but I'm sure they'd get the gist of it! They like you. You feel like the ocean to them.

[soulofocean]

Do you really believe so? Is that why they look at me like that? I thought... Uh. I actually thought I was flattering myself a bit!

[SOB this is why he's her ideal roommate. ♥]

[brbgonefishin]

Oh, I'm sure! If I can feel it without even Suiko, I know they can.

[SOB love &hearts]

[soulofocean]

...Then I think I'll talk to them more from today on. Who cares about what everyone thinks. I like them! They make me feel easier.

[brbgonefishin]

That's the spirit!

[soulofocean]

Just so you know, the whole apartment's a fan of those pastries of yours by now. I think I'm starting to get jealous.

[brbgonefishin]

Oh, the beignets? They're so easy, though -- I tell you what, we can make them together tomorrow.

[soulofocean]

Deal! I don't think I've ever given those a try. We should exchange baking recipes or something!