[ (doubt.jpg) But out of respect for him and his pain, she will not point that out. For now. ]
I promise not to bang on your door and disturb you.
[ Mel lets that text hang appropriately because there are so many things she could not promise to and use to circumvent what she just said. In the end, though: ]
I will check in on you in five days if I don't hear otherwise. And it will not involve banging.
I thought saying it outright might be deemed suspicious. But I already made a promise to my esteemed ally not to use the window, so it can't be helped. You will need to live in suspense for the time being.
[ Day 6 will come around eventually. ]
I don't know about you but I don't want to stay here longer than is necessary. I've been looking at properties.
Someone of your acumen not saying it outright is suspicious. What was that about daggers and where they're held?
True. The provided rooms are nothing short of miserable, even if they are better than a war tent. [Hubert is accustomed to some baseline of luxury, even if his standards were far, far lower than other nobles. But the frugal quartermaster in him wins this battle.] Given the rate at which most Augmented can gain income, I hadn't considered the tradeoff of a proper space worth the cost.
Next time, I will be more overt with my threats. Thank you for granting me permission.
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I've looked at some places for Jayce, Viktor, and I. We thought three incomes would allow us something of passing comfort, though everything I've found will still require a great deal of work.
[ And replacing things. And furniture. And it's not exactly in a great part of the city, but that can't be helped. ]
I'm hoping that sort of project can provide a reprieve from what Jayce and Viktor have been focused on. [ Like katalyth and body parts. ] I can look for someplace for you as well. Some people seem to enjoy the sight of avian plumage and have been kind enough to consider Augmented if they see it.
[ Can you sense the disgust from over there, Hubert? ]
[Disgusting or not, it's an advantage he (literally) couldn't afford to turn his nose up at, as uncomfortable as outsourcing the work made him.]
I suppose if you're already searching. I do expect to encounter a number of difficulties. Even if I don't intend to move now, having prospects on the table would be prudent.
[Even if he just got his room passably set up. Sigh.]
[ There's a short length of time before the next notification comes in, but then the next three come in quickly. They're all attachments that open up to pictures and addresses. Two are on the border of East Sophia and Belle Ville and one is in Gloria. The first one is easily large enough for three people, though even on the outside it seems to need repairs. The other two seem slightly smaller, enough for two with a third possibly squeezing in on the upper or lower floor. ]
These are the styles we've been looking at. Most are three floors, with the first floor technically being a basement but the last one is only two floors.
[ But, then, she's been looking to find enough space somewhere for Jayce and Viktor to enjoy a lab that isn't in that forsaken horror of a cabin. ]
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Is there anything else I can get you for when you drop by?
[ And then, slightly teasing: ]
Should I promise now not to bang on your door until you have to answer it?
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[No, he wouldn't have.]
That might be a nice reassurance, yes.
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I promise not to bang on your door and disturb you.
[ Mel lets that text hang appropriately because there are so many things she could not promise to and use to circumvent what she just said. In the end, though: ]
I will check in on you in five days if I don't hear otherwise. And it will not involve banging.
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Nor the window. But yes, five days is an acceptable timeline.
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I think I know which window is yours, too, and was wanting to test that before we inevitably have to leave the Valentia. Shame.
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You think you know? I had expected you to have already done your homework.
[He knows which is hers. But being paranoid is also part of his job description.]
Inevitably, hmm?
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[ Day 6 will come around eventually. ]
I don't know about you but I don't want to stay here longer than is necessary. I've been looking at properties.
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True. The provided rooms are nothing short of miserable, even if they are better than a war tent. [Hubert is accustomed to some baseline of luxury, even if his standards were far, far lower than other nobles. But the frugal quartermaster in him wins this battle.] Given the rate at which most Augmented can gain income, I hadn't considered the tradeoff of a proper space worth the cost.
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[ ๐ ]
I've looked at some places for Jayce, Viktor, and I. We thought three incomes would allow us something of passing comfort, though everything I've found will still require a great deal of work.
[ And replacing things. And furniture. And it's not exactly in a great part of the city, but that can't be helped. ]
I'm hoping that sort of project can provide a reprieve from what Jayce and Viktor have been focused on. [ Like katalyth and body parts. ] I can look for someplace for you as well. Some people seem to enjoy the sight of avian plumage and have been kind enough to consider Augmented if they see it.
[ Can you sense the disgust from over there, Hubert? ]
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[๐]
[Disgusting or not, it's an advantage he (literally) couldn't afford to turn his nose up at, as uncomfortable as outsourcing the work made him.]
I suppose if you're already searching. I do expect to encounter a number of difficulties. Even if I don't intend to move now, having prospects on the table would be prudent.
[Even if he just got his room passably set up. Sigh.]
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These are the styles we've been looking at. Most are three floors, with the first floor technically being a basement but the last one is only two floors.
[ But, then, she's been looking to find enough space somewhere for Jayce and Viktor to enjoy a lab that isn't in that forsaken horror of a cabin. ]