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[singlespacedad]

This is Mando.

[And then a beep.]

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[sassymaru]

Correction - I love you. I believe I made that clear.

I appreciate hearing that. I don't want to come between you and someone from your world.

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[singlespacedad]

I love you too.

You aren't. She's trying to put herself there, and I'm not going to allow it.

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[sassymaru]

I trust you.

But... know that if it comes down to it, I am amenable to giving her space. It's a large world. I've no need to crowd.

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[singlespacedad]

That might be best for now. For both of you. I know your intentions are good and friendly, but it might just remind her of things she feels she's lost.

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[sassymaru]

Of course. I'll leave her be.

Though... is she still staying with you? That - may be the only issue, but I can call first, if I thought to drop by.

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[singlespacedad]

You don't need to do that. It's your house as much as it is hers. Come by whenever you want.

I like it when you just drop by.

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[sassymaru]

I do like being able to surprise you, as well.

I'll have to do so more often, once you return from the islands.

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[singlespacedad]

I'll be back in a few days.

When I am, we should start looking more seriously for houses. I've enjoyed being here, but I don't think I'd want to live in Sevii, so we can cross the islands off the list.

Is there anywhere in particular you'd like to stay?

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[sassymaru]

Too much sand in your armor, darling?

I'm not sure. I do like Olivine. But it's a smaller town. I'm not sure if that's a factor for you. Have you anywhere in mind?

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[singlespacedad]

You have no idea.

I also sunburned my legs. I didn't even realise that was a thing that could happen!

How do you feel about Saffron? It's a little bigger, and more centrally located.

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[sassymaru]

You didn't use sunscreen? Did no one tell you about it?

Hm. I haven't thought about it before. But it would be nice not to have to travel so far for my necessities.

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[singlespacedad]

You wear it on your face. That's all I know.

I thought it was just for faces.

[IN ALL FAIRNESS he's usually completely covered!]

Would you like to come look at houses with me when I get back? Since we'll need to find two next to each other and everything.

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[sassymaru]

All right, I suppose I can give you a pass on this matter... Please tell me you're at least applying aloe to the burns?

Yes - yes, I would like that very much.

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[singlespacedad]

Yes. We got some green stuff at a pharmacy that's helping. You're going to have to explain how sunscreen works when I get home.

Okay, good. We could also, possibly, look at really big houses? If we can't find two next to each other that work, maybe a larger one would be better.

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[sassymaru]

The "green stuff" would be aloe. It's very helpful for sunburns. And don't worry. I'll explain everything you ask.

Larger one... hm. That might end up being less expensive in the end than two entire households.

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[singlespacedad]

That's what I thought. Maybe if we got one large enough, you and I could have one floor and the kids could have another?

It would be similar to how my covert worked back home. Everyone lived in one central location, with separate rooms for individual families and clans, but then came together for important parts of the day.

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[sassymaru]

You make it sound as if we're buying an apartment building. Or a castle - fit for a knight. But I do like the idea.

And I like it all the more when you put it in that light. Provided we can trust Riz alone with a coffee pot.

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[singlespacedad]

Definitely not a full building or a castle. More like a big old house that needs some work on it, which we would do ourselves.

Oh, believe me, the coffee pot is the one thing in the kitchen that Riz has mastered. He's perfectly safe with one of those on his own.

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[sassymaru]

... Darling, I don't know how to break this to you, but I have no idea how to "work" on a house. I was a detective unit.

[Maybe one of the Build Team would know.]

I do believe you. But can we trust him with one on his own?

[He's teasing - really. If Mando says he's perfectly safe, then Riz is perfectly safe. But he can't resist the tease.]

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[singlespacedad]

We'll figure it out. How hard can it be?

[Famous last words.]

He's gotten Boober's approval to use it on his own. That's good enough for me.

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[sassymaru]

I'm... going to ask around. Perhaps we know someone with experience.

Ah, very well. I defer to you and the kitchen master.

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[singlespacedad]

That is... probably a good idea. We can have someone show us how to do things right.

[And then DO THEM THEMSELVES!]

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[sassymaru]

Haha, all right, my knight.

I will see who I can speak with in this regard.

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[singlespacedad]

Thank you. I'll talk to the kids, see what they're looking for in a house.

We'll get this figured out.

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[sassymaru]

Of course.

What else are partners for?