SEVENTH VERSE ☯ VIDEO;

[problematical]

[ River looks a little dirty and disheveled, but is smiling widely for this announcement! ]

I bought a house, and it has a garden. But I want to get a job.

[ and then belatedly, might as well inform the other person going to be living there: ]

Simon, we're moving.

Comments

video

[pompous_today]

... we are?

Re: video

[problematical]

You wanted to, didn't you?

[ Even though he's never actually said anything to that effect aloud... ]

[pompous_today]

I had entertained the thought, yes- but I didn't know you were going to go ahead and do it. [He's amused, not upset, definitely.]

[problematical]

I wanted to surprise you.

Surprise.

[pompous_today]

Well, count me surprised. When are we going to be moving to this house you bought? ... and come to think of it, can we afford it?

[problematical]

[ archly: ] Don't you trust me?

[ but she manages to hold that for about six seconds before: ]

Some parts of the Sky Sector don't cost anything for Foreigners.

[pompous_today]

I do! Of course, I do, but... you know I worry about these things. And that is good to know. I just want to make sure we are comfortable.

[problematical]

You worry about everything, Simon.

[ A theatrical shake of her finger at him. ]

I'll decorate.

[pompous_today]

It is my job at the older brother to worry.

[He nodded.]

I'll leave you to that- it's far out of my realm of expertise, after all.

[problematical]

So you're looking for a promotion?

[pompous_today]

What could I do that could possibly be better than what I am now?

[problematical]

[ You're too good to her, Simon. What is she going to do with you? ]

... Wǒ de tiāncái báichī.

[pompous_today]

[Simon simply stuck his tongue out at her in reply, before dissolving into laughter.]