And then they were cloommates

[housewolf]

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[commedia]

[And just looking over their shoulder.]

What are you reading?

[housewolf]

No Exit. It looked like an interesting play.

[commedia]

And what is it about?

[housewolf]

Three people in one room. They're all damned souls, and realize that the torture in hell is just being trapped with each other.

[commedia]

[A laugh.]

Ah. Well, it's like they say, right? Hell is just other people, huhuhu!

[housewolf]

It's where the saying came from.

Honestly, I don't really agree. There's something to be said for being known.

[commedia]

Oh?

[That, they didn't know.]

You think so? But ah, the judgements and things that come with it...it isn't too much?

[housewolf]

If it was just any random stranger, yeah. But with people you trust, it's intimate.

[How does he put it...]

It's the choice to let people really know you.

[commedia]

...

[They slightly frown at that.]

You aren't worried about being hated? Even by someone you trust?

[housewolf]

You saw my monologue. Every time I perform it, it's terrifying.

There was somebody who sincerely loved acting from the beginning. That kind of straightforwardness... I thought he'd hate me for my reason.

But he didn't. None of them did.

[commedia]

You performed that more than once?

[That actually makes them look up at Omi, surprised.]

...I can't imagine that. Being...

[And they just trail off.]

[housewolf]

Once for the audience. Once for my director. Once for my troupe.

[commedia]

...

And no one judged you? Really?

[housewolf]

I'm sure they did.

We all judged each other's biggest regrets. Regardless, it's been almost three years and we're still working as a team.

[commedia]

[Douman just snuggles closer, silent for a while, before:]

How lucky you are.

[housewolf]

[He goes back to petting their hair.]

... Yeah. I'm incredibly lucky to have them as my teammates.

[commedia]

[A sigh.]

Do you miss them?

[housewolf]

... It's a little odd to be without them, but it's fine. I'm sure they're taking care of themselves.

[commedia]

[Hmm.]

What if you never see them again, Omi? Would you still be happy?

[housewolf]

I'd be upset.

[commedia]

But would you do anything about it? Try to return?

[housewolf]

If they're keeping me here after this thing is over, I'd fight the Avatars.

[commedia]

Eh? [Now that makes their eyes widen.] You'd fight them? They have powers, you know!

[housewolf]

If they keep me here, I would.

[There's a certain edge to this that isn't present at any other time. Win or lose, he won't be stuck here without at least putting up a fight.]

[commedia]

[They reach up to stroke a finger down Omi's cheek.]

...I'd like to see it someday, perhaps. That fighting spirit.