Chasma: Kotetsu

[aono]

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[aono]

[A pause, and he blinks. And then:]

Well that's bullshit, why didn't I end up sharing with my brother? We've been sharing a bedroom since we were babies, it wouldn't be any different from usual.

[sponsoredby]

Your brother's here?

[ He rubs his chin in thought for a couple of reasons. ]

[aono]

Yeah, he's a couple doors down from here.

[Rin is grumbling and sliding off the bed now.]

[sponsoredby]

[ Hm. ]

If you wanted to invite him to stay, I could find somewhere else to sleep.

[ Like... a couch or something. ]

[aono]

[hmm...]

He'll probably have a roommate too...one of us could switch with you or his roommate or something.

[A pause, and then:]

Maybe you'll get a dad to room with, yeah? Then you can talk about dad-stuff.

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[ Can't help a laugh at that. ]

I can talk to younger people, too, you know.

[ He's just not hip. And is an embarrassment. ]

If you want, we could go ask them. Only problem is he probably wouldn't be able to get into the room without you.

[aono]

Yeah, that's true. And one of you guys wouldn't be able to get into the other room without the other person too. Huh...I wonder if we can talk to a hotel manager about switching.

[sponsoredby]

So far I've only seen children from this place. It sounds like all the adults got taken away, so I don't know if there would be a manager.

[aono]

Unless a kid is the manager.

[Rin no.]

...actually, a lot of the people like us- the ones not from this place, I don't think- a lot of 'em are kids too, aren't they?

[sponsoredby]

Yeah, it doesn't seem like there's a lot of adults on this trip. I wonder what that means.

[ Though, he does feel a bit better that there are some to help. Not that kids aren't resilient, he just wants to... help. ]

[aono]

Guess it means you gotta sign the paperwork for everyone. Think you can be a better legal guardian than a shitty trash clown?

[sponsoredby]

[ Some might argue that he isn't, but he's doing the best he can!! ]

I would sure hope so. I think my daughter's turning out well.

[aono]

A daughter! See, I knew you were a dad.

[sponsoredby]

Do I really give off that impression?

[ HE SEEMS PROUD. Finley is also purring softly, seeming to be happy as well. ]

[aono]

Yup! You offered to switch rooms right away so I could be with my brother, only a dad would be that considerate.

[sponsoredby]

I think there might be others willing to do the same, but yeah. It's kind of an instinct for me.

[ There's a bit of a grin about that. ]

And speaking of that, I don't mind if you want to have you over, too. Just tell me to buzz off any time.

[aono]

[He's grinning in return!]

Sure, I'll give you plenty of notice. Thanks, man.

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[ also points at his chest!! ]

And if you need anything, don't hesitate to ask. You can rely on me.

[aono]

Sure! You can rely on me too, yeah?

[Ish. Rin is still an immature teenager and of limited usefulness in most situations.]

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[ Honestly, same for Kotetsu on the -ish part. He'll try his best, though. ]

Sure thing. I'll make sure to keep you in mind. Do you need any help with cooking and getting food?

[aono]

I need help finding the food first. It's like...I dunno. Like we're looting an abandoned city.

[Rin, you ARE looting an abandoned city.]

[sponsoredby]

That's pretty much what this. There's some food around that can be turned into edible food. [ thinks for a second ] Want me to get enough for you siblings, so you don't need to worry about your brother eating proper, too?