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[fridgeflower]

If anybody's looking for housing in Heropa (outside of the governmentally provided space), I think it's safe to say that I have a room for rent. I'd be happy to send interested parties pictures of the floor plan and current set-ups.

If finding a new roommate doesn't work out, I guess I'll be the one looking for something. I'm still considering some out-of-Florida options, but I've been here since I came to this world and travel between the imPort cities is so easy... Who knows if there's actually much to speculate about, right?

And because I like to make these addresses relevant to as many people as I can snag: Anybody have any roommate horror stories? Those can be pretty entertaining in retrospect.

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[dioception]

Florida is a place he needs to visit, but he's not looking to move. He just got where he likes!]

I had a house mate once who enjoyed putting holes in my walls rather than simply using doors. He was otherwise a very loyal and steadfast ally, but the repair bills were atrocious.

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[fridgeflower]

Yikes. Though, I guess that's not too uncommon, depending on the world in question.

Superpower issues?

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[dioception]

I hardly think super powers warrant walking through walls for the most part. Unless those powers leave the wall intact.

He was just an idiot, which I don't say to demean my past 'roommate', he was just not bright.

Overall not much horror in the story, but I rather value common courtesy, which dictates first knocking on, and then opening a door.

[fridgeflower]

That's not an uncommon or unreasonable standard.

Was that here or back home?

[dioception]

It was back home, in Cairo. Where powers were rarer, if you can believe it.

Here, I have been blessed with unobtrusive roommates, and have been further blessed when I moved to have none.

[fridgeflower]

So you prefer the isolated route?

I like having company, but having people randomly put into houses together is a little anxiety-inducing. You never know what you're gonna get.

[dioception]

I have a weird schedule, it's better that I'm alone.

In all honesty, unless you are well acquainted with someone, there is always the possibility of an unpleasant surprise. If you move in with someone you don't know, it just means that you don't have much on the line when you inevitably argue over something.

[fridgeflower]

Is that always an inevitability? You make it sound so final.

[dioception]

Of course. No two people can be completely in sync. At some point there is bound to be a disagreement. Something small or something big, there are always differences.

[fridgeflower]

That's true. Not that differences always lead to huge disagreements or anything. Then again, I'm pretty non-confrontational.

When you mention having something on the line, though, it seems like working through problems isn't a good option.

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[bypasser]

I'm Otabek.
I would be interested in a home in Heropa.

[Everyone he knows lives there.]

I was just given government housing but I would prefer the move.
What are your accommodations and rental rates?

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[fridgeflower]

Hello, Otabek. I'm Laurie. I probably should have put something about myself in the ad, huh?

I'll attach the floor plan. The empty room is the one on the left. Rent is $650 plus utilities. Let me know what you think, and maybe we can arrange to meet up if you're interested?

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[bypasser]

I'm interested. We should meet to see if we are compatible.
I'd like to be able to have people come over. Are guests allowed?

Do you like ice skating?

[He literally has one friend. He's little and loud but Otabek will make sure he doesn't bother her if this ends up working out.]

[fridgeflower]

Guests are cool. My old roommate had her boyfriend over an awful lot, so I've learned to endure.

I'm not particularly into ice skating, but I have nothing against it. If that helps. Are you a skater? (And are you sure you want to come to Florida?)

[bypasser]

He's not my boyfriend.

[Otabek sends it back a little too quickly. He didn't want her to think it's something other than it's not, for his friend's sake.]

I'm a skater. Back home I competed. Everyone I know here lives in Heropa. I'd like to live there, too.

[fridgeflower]

That's fair. I think there's a rink, so I guess you're good no matter the season.

Wanna meet up this week sometime? We can just grab a coffee and go over stuff, see if we click and everything.

[bypasser]

I'd like that. If we get along, we can discuss moving forward. I've just started work, but can meet in the morning most days. When are you free?

[fridgeflower]

I can do mornings. Most of my classes are in the afternoon.

Did you want to meet in Heropa? I can give you a tour, too, if you want.

[bypasser]

Are you in school?
I can come to you. A tour would be good.