And then they were cloommates

[housewolf]

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[housewolf]

I could fight back if it came down to it.

[A cute and awful cat.]

You?

[commedia]

Same here. I am but a coward, but...this body suits me well.

[Their...beefcake, and all.]

You know, someone asked me to find a weapon...but now I'm thinking we need to find some, too...

[housewolf]

Mm. It does suit you.

[Large cuddly cat clown.]

A weapon... Those seem to disappear quick once we get access to new rooms.

[commedia]

Yes, yes, I noticed that, too. Someone somewhere must be hoarding some of that. Ahaha, maybe we should break in and steal them from ourselves?

[douman no]

[housewolf]

[Douman no.]

I have... a kitchen knife.

Honestly I have more experience with my hands than with a weapon.

"for" ourselves. god

[commedia]

You do? Ohhh, how resourceful you are.

[And a nod.]

I understand that feeling myself. Ahh, I really miss my onmyoudo, in times like these...

[housewolf]

Molly gave it to me after I said I wanted to cook that first day we were here.

[Sighs. Deeply. This week was not great.]

I'd like to see it one day.

[commedia]

He really is the helpful sort.

[Molly is a good bean.]

Mmmm? My onmyoudo? Ah, but won't you go back home when your wish is granted? I am but a Servant who disappears when my role is played, as well, so you may not get much of a chance...

[housewolf]

[Oh. He's a little surprised, but it draws out a small smile.

Thanks for saying "when" instead of "if".]

Maybe we can go into the simulations room? Just for a little while? It won't be exactly the same...

[commedia]

Did they fix that already? If so...maybe I'll give you a show.

[Just for Omi.]

[housewolf]

I'd enjoy that.

[commedia]

[Sorry, Omi, just going to scooch the chair over so they can rest their head against your shoulder.]

...Say, what would you show? In the simulation room, if you had to choose one thing.

[housewolf]

[That's fine. Omi tilts his head so he's resting against Douman's.]

For me...?

I don't think there's anything as special. What would you want to see?

[commedia]

[Douman likes this position a lot, letting out a pleased sigh.]

Mmm. This humble priest doesn't know. What is special to you, I suppose.

[housewolf]

... I'll show you Mankai.

[commedia]

And what's that?

[housewolf]

Mankai Company, that's the theater where I perform.

[commedia]

Oh! Oh, I'll get to see it? How nice.

I don't suppose you could give me a show, too?

[housewolf]

Hmm... Maybe a short monologue? 's a little hard alone.

[commedia]

A monologue would be welcome.

[They turn their head to kiss Omi's jawline.]

Your prowess as an actor...I'd like to see a thing like that.

[housewolf]

[He pets them, before tilting their head up to kiss them properly.]

I'm still learning. I don't think I'll ever stop.

[commedia]

[They kiss back gently, hand moving up to cup Omi by the side of his face.]

Do you want to be with that company all your life? Or move forward to bigger things?

[housewolf]

[He tilts into that hand.]

I'm not sure yet, honestly.

No matter what, I'll always love it.

[commedia]

...

[Douman stares at him for a long moment.]

For someone who seems happy with everything...Omi. What are you doing in a place like this?

[housewolf]

I try to seem that way.

[Because he has to. Because he's used to it.]

... I have regrets too.