January 29th; late afternoon; video

[cursemarked]

[Rei runs a hand through her hair, heaving a sigh as she looks around the big apartment that suddenly feels so small.]

Nepeta, my partner, returned home. All of her stuff is missing... I guess that means I'll have to move back into the other apartments soon.

[This adds Nepeta to the growing list of partners Rei has failed to hold onto] I'm starting to wonder if maybe it's me...

Ah, I might need some help moving things, if anyone wouldn't mind helping me. Thank you.

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[timelessummoner]

[Don't think he didn't hear that quiet part.] It is not your fault, Kurosawa-san.

I can arrive there shortly if you require assistance.

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[cursemarked]

Ah... I know it's not, but... [it kind of feels that way sometimes]

I'll just be starting to pack. I probably won't move back in for another couple of days still. I'm sure it'd be boring for you.

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[timelessummoner]

Your company is never boring. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

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[cursemarked]

[She's not really surprised by the words but they give her pause anyhow.]

...Alright, Raidou. If you come over now I can make tea or something... [This has been a rough month, son 8(]

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[timelessummoner]

I shall be there in a moment. [It really has, mom :(]

video to action?

[cursemarked]

[She'll just start putting the tea on and think of all she has to start packing. Fffuu.]

action!

[timelessummoner]

[It doesn't take him long to arrive. Have a knock on you door.]

this isn't late. shh

[cursemarked]

[She pulls the door open, looking faintly amused as she gestures him inside]

Raidou, you know you don't have to knock, right? My door is always open to you.

of course not. /pats

[timelessummoner]

[That gets a faint smile from him as well.]

Old habits die hard, as they say.

[cursemarked]

[She'd ruffle his hair but there's a hat in the way.] You're a sweet boy.

[It's said affectionately and she closes the door behind him, sighing softly as she looks around the room. There's already some boxes out with nothing in them]

I'm not sure where to begin. It all seems overwhelming already.

[timelessummoner]

[Aahhh, compliments. How do they work.]

I suppose one must simply decide on a starting point. And there is plenty of time -- I am certain no one will be chasing you out before you are ready.

[cursemarked]

[So cute Raidou.]

That's true. I'll have to re-paint the walls in Nepeta's old room too. Would you mind helping me with that later in the week too?

[timelessummoner]

Not at all. Just let me know when and I will be there.

[cursemarked]

[Rei slides an arm around his shoulders, pulling him into an unexpected hug. Her hold is tight, but she takes a deep breath as if to collect herself]

Thank you. Where would I be without you? [She pulls away with a small smile and turns to the kitchen]

Do you want tea?

[timelessummoner]

[ldgjkhdklhdds how do hugs work again. Have some pats on the back...?]

Um... Yes, I would like that.