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[painlessfighter]

[VIDEO. Natsuo can be seen lounging on his couch in his townhome (see icon). He yawns, stretches, rests his hands behind his head...]

Lame. If I actually lived here, I wouldn't just be some kid in town. I would be much better than that.

Hey, was that supposed to scare us or something? Even the zombies were scarier than that, and they weren't even scary.

[... He does narrow his eyes a bit at that thought, and his ear twitches... but he shakes his head and banishes those sorts of thoughts.]

Where is everyone? Are we closer to going home yet?

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[painlessfighter]

[He thinks about that while he takes his seat.] … I guess, but it’s still not the same.

So... you think that since you said that, they made it happen? [He tilts his head.] That just makes them even more rude. Hey, all the more reason to find them!

[fortune_sought]

[she sits down, focusing on dishing out a bowl for herself. but she turns to him in surprise at that comment] Yes. Yes, of course! I wouldn't suggest anything else.

[in fact, she feels like she should be protesting, but she can't think of any protests to give. after a moment, she simply says:] Thank you, Natsuo.

[painlessfighter]

Right!

[He blinks.] Huh? Why? What did I do?

[fortune_sought]

[she reddens a bit] For--for joining me for dinner, of course. Eat up.

[painlessfighter]

[He’s none the wiser. He just sighs as he spoons some of the stew into his bowl.] You’re so sappy, Sophie. [But clearly that doesn't matter, in the face of:] This stew looks really good!

[fortune_sought]

[she gives him an indignant look--but decides to let that pass, considering his comment about the stew mollifies her] Let me know how it tastes.

[painlessfighter]

[He tries it even though it's probably still reallyreallyhot aaaand...]

It's good! I wish someone back home could cook like you. Maybe living with Soubi would be easier that way.

[fortune_sought]

[she smiles at that answer, though she just blows on her own for now] I could always teach you if you'd like.

[painlessfighter]

Okay! [waaait.] ... But then I'd have to cook for all of them. Because I'd be the best. Boo.

You didn't see that misfire!

[fortune_sought]

[she snorts] You could always teach them.