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[kindnessing]

[ Spoken into the journal to grab as much attention as possible. There's a faint buzz, as though a large bee was hovering somewhere in the background, and some muted thumps throughout the message, but mostly the message is silent. ]

Hello. I realize that now might not be the best time to ask about this, but I'd like to move to room 1805 or possibly 1812 in the Satis Tower. If any of the tower's current residents have any objections, I understand. I'll hold off on the move and repeat this announcement in two weeks in case any of the residents are incapable of making objections right now.

[ He takes a very long pause before his next message. ]

If... you need a third party to talk to, for whatever reason, please consider contacting me. My name is Ken, if you'd prefer to make a private filter.

Comments

dictated;

[nukeoleptic]

Hi, Ken. I don't have any objections.

dictated;

[kindnessing]

That's good. Um, would you be one of my neighbors?

dictated;

[nukeoleptic]

Hehe, no, so I probably shouldn't have said anything. But I think it's nice of you to ask!

dictated;

[kindnessing]

[ ... Well, it was a really encouraging gesture! Not that Ken's about to say that because lol second loss ]

I appreciate it. I still feel like I should have waited a little longer, but... [ The buzzing grows louder! There's a light thump and a small cat's mew shortly after that. ]

dictated; 1/2

[nukeoleptic]

[ The cat mews and Jade growls, however briefly. ]

dictated;

[nukeoleptic]

[ And then she will just clear her throat and press her hands to her face in embarrassment. Moving on that totally didn't happen. ]

Do you mind if I ask why you're moving?

dictated;

[kindnessing]

[ There's a second surprised meow accompanied by the sound of a very quick escape! Ken just pauses for a second before... Rolling with the possibility that he is talking to a dog yes that is what he is doing right now he is rolling with it ]

Well... I'm on my third visit to the castle. Sort of. That is, I don't remember my second stay here, but the first time, I lived in the Satis tower. It's a place I'm used to.

dictated;

[nukeoleptic]

[ Sob she is only very very partially dog, she promises. ]

I've been here a few times before, too, but I don't remember any of it. [ A pause, and then she adds, sheepishly: ] Sorry. I really do like cats, honest.

dictated;

[kindnessing]

[ It's ok, Ken ain't about to judge. His best childhood friend is worm, these things happen. That must get confusing, coming back to people who know you... ]

It's all right. [ Skitty will forget about it after a few minutes and come back as perky as ever haha..ha.... ] Do you have a dog?

Dictated

[cyan_maid]

[Oh! It's you! From the expedition!]

I believe there's a name on the door of 1812, but I don't think anyone up here would mind if you came to claim 1805!

Dictated

[kindnessing]

[ Hello you, also from the expedition! ]

That's good. I didn't want to kick anyone out. Do you live in Satis tower?

dictated;

[nukeoleptic]

No, um! I am dogsitting for someone named Brock, but he's not my own. And I'm kind of part dog, too? I mean, I have the ears, and some of the reflexes, but that's really not my fault, I swear it's nothing personal.

[ She sounds more sheepish than anything else. ]

Dictated

[cyan_maid]

I do! I'm in room 1814.

dictated;

[kindnessing]

[ ... Now how did that happen? ] I'm pretty sure Skitty's forgotten anything happened by now. Er... does it impede you in any way at all?

Dictated

[kindnessing]

I suppose we'll be staying near each other from now on, if this goes through. I'll try to be a good neighbor.

Dictated

[cyan_maid]

I'm sure you'll be fine, don't worry! It's pretty peaceful here.

dictated;

[nukeoleptic]

[ Yay Homestuck. :| ]

Um! No, not really. I used to bark sometimes if I got really excited? Ehehehe.

[encryptedlock]

That's really nice of you to offer, Ken.

And I'm not really sure you want to hear all the bullshi--er, crap that I've been through lately, but I do have something of yours in my room. You want to meet me in the lobby?

[billiardsplz]

You should come to the Ortus tower instead. I'm all alone up there!

[kindnessing]

Or you could move closer to me, which was always an option when I was here before. [ After all, the castle was starting to empty while Ken was still there... Still, his tone says he's kidding. (Mostly) ]

Dictated

[kindnessing]

It always was. The castle used to be so big... I'd wondered if it was still there. Um, did I ever ask you how long you've been here?

[kindnessing]

[ Well... Ken's perfectly aware that York's never been much to him much about his own life, so this is definitely a step in a different direction. ] Well... the former is up to you, of course. I'll meet you there in a few minutes.

[ When York gets there, Ken will have a guest with him - his Togetic is in his arms, cooing happily. It looks as though it wants to fuse itself to his body... ] You could have just stayed with Ryo and the others, you know...

dictated;

[kindnessing]

[ Sounds more like a light inconvenience... ] That's good. It must get a little bothersome to explain the ears, though...

[billiardsplz]

Geez, you know how long it'd take to empty out my room, move all my junk to another, and then rearrange it so it's a perfect mess again?

[encryptedlock]

[York waves as he's coming down the staircase, and when he gets close he'll hold out one hand for the Togetic to investigate, much as one would with a dog or cat. The other hand is holding a padded case.] Aww, what a cutie. So you got your Pokemon back, huh? You know, we ended up visiting that place with all the Pokemon about a year ago. Delta turned into some little dinosaur with a plant on his back. Kind of cute.

[York definitely sounds more tired than he did last time, even though it's been a few days now since everyone returned from space.]