002 ♫ VIDEO

[assonant]

[ From the perspective, someone's got his communicator propped up on a shelf or a windowsill.

The view encompasses Aoba, his desk, and the remains of four computers, four tablets, three smart phones, three remotes of nebulous origin, and a...toaster oven? From the organized chaos of metal, plastic, casing, wires, tools, and junk food, someone's been working at this a while. ]

Okay, I just have a quick request. If you have any computers or electronic devices that you don't want or that you're going to throw away, can I have them?

I need them for something.

Comments

[centurybaby]

Maybe he's a fucking robot too.

[assonant]

If he's a robot it's probably for paperwork and not for fucking.

[ Lame joke alert. ]

[centurybaby]

[ it takes her a second to realize he's joking, but she scoffs in a half-amused way when she gets it. ]

Hilarious. Don't quit your fucking day job, Aoba.

[assonant]

Don't worry, if I did that I really would have to resort to pimping. I need money if we're going to find our own place.

[centurybaby]

You planning on moving out?

[assonant]

Yeah. This is really nice for now but I don't like living in a number.

[centurybaby]

Makes sense. Our roommates weren't exactly the life of the fucking party either.

[assonant]

I clean most of the dishes, too. [ Gripe gripe gripe. ] ...how're you doing, out there?

Find enough couches?

[centurybaby]

I get by alright. It's better than living with a bunch of fucking strangers. No offense.

[assonant]

It's fine. I kinda know the feeling.

Do you need anything?

[centurybaby]

Nah. I'm alright. I've got people breathing down my fucking neck making sure I'm eating and sleeping, so.

[assonant]

Lots of pushy friends, huh.