kismet_loop | [video][Backdated to the arrival of the pets]

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kingdom hearts | lea (crau)

[video][Backdated to the arrival of the pets]

[Lea appears on the comm, holding what seems to be a small, vaguely humanoid-looking fireball in his hands. He looks somewhat disgruntled and a bit tired. The critter itself seems content with the situation, though, making little 'chrrring' noises every so often.]

Anybody here know how to house train one of these little firebugs? Cause as it is, he's ruined two rugs, one of my t-shirts, and very nearly set the couch on fire.

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He's basically made of fire, so I'm gonna say 'very'. He's really light and not restricted by things like muscles and bones.

Yeah, that's.... gonna cause some complications. The only thing I can think of is a mesh sheet, like you see as a curtain on some fireplaces, but he might just be able to pass through it, and if he can't? It seems... almost mean. I grant the the goal is 'no houses burnt down,' but.

[She turns her hands up, the gesture a wordless 'y'know?']

Might not have a choice, at least at first. I've gotta clean up the mess he made, so I need to be able to put him down somewhere.

Maybe I could remove all the flammable stuff from the bathroom and just close him up in there at first? I don't wanna be mean to the little guy but fire's a wild element; I might have to get tough with him sooner or later.

Yeah, I'm sorry I'm not a whole lot of help, here. That seems feasible, though. How willing is your little friend to sit and stay put?

Not sure. He was running around all over the place until I caught him, but he hasn't really tried to get away since I did.

Hmn.

Yeah, I got nothing on this. I can give you a hand with the clean-up if you want, though.

I'd definitely appreciate it. Been years since I had this much unexpected fire damage to clean up.

No problem. I'll come right over---but one quick question. You got any cinnamon sticks at your place?

I think? I'm pretty sure I picked some up awhile back to use in drinks, but I couldn't tell you exactly where in the cupboard they were off the top of my head.

Why?

If there's anything I learned during my university career, it's that stove-simmers are awesome in the aftermath of shit being burnt. Just needed to know if I had to grab any on my way out the door.

Stove simmers? Like... soup or something?

[Forgive the dumb bachelor for not knowing WTF you're talking about.]

More like wet potpourri you have on heat so that it smells stronger. Takes like two seconds, you'll see.

[All is forgiven. Sam wouldn't know herself if not for someone in her hall nuking the hell out of a packet of popcorn every. other. weekend.]

See you soon.

Oh OK.

[That makes a bit more sense. Lea nods.]

See ya.

[The feed cuts.]

[There's a knock at the door a surprisingly short time later.]

'Ey?

[Lea answers the door, the fire elemental still held carefully in one hand. The little fireball chirps cheerfully at Sam, as if he hadn't recently made a big mess of things. Said mess is now more visible now that Sam's there in person.]

Hey, Sam. That was fast.

I tried to hustle. [She eyes the elemental curiously for a moment---what a weird little thing!---but then bends to pull a crumpled paper bag from a pocket.] Besides, I could get the simmer stuff together in half a song in my sleep. Point me to your pots and I'll start it, then point me at whatever you want me to try and tackle.

Kitchen's over here, and pots and pans are in the cupboard under the sink.

[Lea gestured to the kitchenette as she came inside.]

I really appreciate this. Normal cleaning I can handle, but I'm surprisingly out of practice at dealing with sudden fire damage, especially while also trying to deal with the little firebug that caused it.

Thanks, and it's no big.

[She stops to kick her shoes off just inside the door, then proceeds to rummage out a pot, dump the little bags' contents in---there's cinnamon there, and cloves, and a couple of orange peels---splash some water on, and start it on the stove.]

Okay. Not going to pretend like I've had a whole lot of practice, so; where'd you like to start?

Hmm... probably the rug. Or more accurately, what's left of the rug.

[He indicates a largish piece of charred fabric on the floor. I there are numerous small holes burnt in it and most of the rug is charred to the point where it's impossible to tell the original color.]

That's what got the worst of it, I think.

Osti.

[Sam crosses to the rug, hissing a breath in through her teeth even as she bends to lift a corner. Straightening, she gives it a little shake.]

My inexpert opinion: it's pooched. I hope you weren't too terribly attached?

I thought it might be. And no I wasn't; I saw a few other rugs at the warehouse; I'll grab one next time I'm over there.

[And the stuff on the stove is already working its magic, alleviating the worst of the burnt smell.]

Wow, that stuff works fast; it already smells better in here.

I'll just go ahead and get this out of here, then.

[Dropping (gracelessly, on account of her bad leg) into a crouch, Sam starts rolling up the rug.]

One of the best tricks from my misspent youth. Doesn't look like much, but it makes a big difference, doesn't it?

That it does.

I'm just glad the locals prefer stone and metal as building materials. If this guy showed up back in Radiant Garden, there could be problems, given the number of wooden houses.

I can imagine... Same story most everywhere I've lived, too. Especially Edmonton; big city, most of the buildings pretty closely packed.

[The rug rolled, Sam stands to haul it out.]

You should tell me more about where you're from, once I get back from this. If you don't mind?

Nah, I don't mind. I really need to get out the habit of not telling people stuff anyway.

[He hadn't really been trying to keep it a secret, but he'd gotten out of the habit of volunteering information.]

[video][Backdated to the arrival of the pets]

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Good place to wrap? Or did you want to play out the chat? :3

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