[ Yes, good, sit down and let him do this for you, Vex. He's got this. The cups and tea are prepped just so, waiting for the kettle to finish heating. Levi also scrubs his hands and dries them thoroughly before handling the cookies, setting them out in neat pairs on the plates. ]
Suppose having a bear around is a good deterrent when you live in the woods.
[ Couldn't be him. Sure, he's camped with the Corps while on expeditions. He'll compartmentalize and tolerate being dirty and even going without washing a few days if need be. But living like that long term? Pass, if he has the choice. He's harassed more than one person in Somnius to not live outside or on the street when there's free housing.
When the kettle whistles, he retrieves it from the hearth and opens the spout, letting the steam rise a minute or two instead of immediately pouring the water in. No burning tea leaves here, thank you very much. ]
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Date: 2024-02-06 07:00 pm (UTC)Suppose having a bear around is a good deterrent when you live in the woods.
[ Couldn't be him. Sure, he's camped with the Corps while on expeditions. He'll compartmentalize and tolerate being dirty and even going without washing a few days if need be. But living like that long term? Pass, if he has the choice. He's harassed more than one person in Somnius to not live outside or on the street when there's free housing.
When the kettle whistles, he retrieves it from the hearth and opens the spout, letting the steam rise a minute or two instead of immediately pouring the water in. No burning tea leaves here, thank you very much. ]
How old were you?