[AUDIENCE] nikkari

[doublesmall]

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[doublesmall]

Would you get jealous if they did?

[he can't help being a shit, as usual, flashing nikkari a teasing little grin.]

[uncleanse]

Hmmm...

That's a secret.

[doublesmall]

Then I guess you're just going to have to find out. It's a secret for me too.

[uncleanse]

Hahaha... it's not very becoming for a host to tease their guest like this, is it?

[doublesmall]

Technically, I've come to your place, so you're hosting me now.

[uncleanse]

. . . Fair enough.

[ a low chuckle. ]

What can I do to make you more comfortable, Chuuya-san?

[doublesmall]

You can change into something a little easier on the eyes?

[but he laughs, waving a hand-]

No, you don't have to. We can go somewhere else if you want, there's a few new places to check out.

[uncleanse]

[ nikkari just shakes his head and joins in the laughter. ]

I wouldn't be opposed to that. On that note, though... is there a reason why the other floors become available at the start of a new week? It seems just a bit bothersome.

[doublesmall]

Can't tell you that. We open them up when we're able to, but I have no idea what kind of reasoning is behind it.

[big shrug... it's fine, probably.]

[uncleanse]

Yet another mystery we most likely won't be getting an answer to... ah well.

[ though, speaking of—he sticks out one of his feet. ]

These shoes—is there any sort of significance to them? I would assume so, given their price in the shop...

[doublesmall]

Those...? Huh. Nothing that I know of, but you're right, they do seem like they probably should.

[if they do, he just doesn't know what? hm.]

Hold onto them, I guess. Let us know if anything weird happens with them.

[uncleanse]

Mm... they were apparently Malier-san's reward for something from last week. Dick-san said the water contained in the soles is holy water, but there doesn't seem to be any way to get it out.

[doublesmall]

Beats me, then. Maybe they let you walk on water...?

[a beat, and-]

Do not jump off the boat.

[uncleanse]

Hahaha... I'd just get thrown back onto the deck, wouldn't I?

[doublesmall]

You would absolutely just get thrown back onto the deck.

[might be funny, but please don't]

[uncleanse]

I don't think I would try, regardless. I'm not as reckless as some other people have proven themselves to be these past few weeks.

[doublesmall]

You don't seem the type, no... but you never know. Sometimes you think someone's not reckless, and they go and throw themselves facefirst into something anyway.

[uncleanse]

[ ... he raises an eyebrow. ]

Are you speaking in general terms, or did something happen recently?

[doublesmall]

Ah- nah, nothing like that.

[he exhales a laugh, waving one hand.]

It's just that I wouldn't be surprised by much, at this point. People are unpredictable, right?

[uncleanse]

Ah... fair enough. [ the tension in his shoulders eases. ] I've certainly learned as much during my time here, even among my comrades.

[doublesmall]

Oh? Anyone that's surprised you in the good kind of way, then?

[uncleanse]

Mm...

You, for one, of course. Have you already forgotten?

[doublesmall]

-oi, I meant besides me!

[he's laughing a little more, though, pleased at the reminder.]

But it's good to know that I still count.

[uncleanse]

Haha. You didn't specify. And of course you still count. Do you truly think me so rude, Chuuya-san?