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[ That's gross. Samatoki finds it too cheesy. Vietnam isn't allowed to say stuff like that anymore. ]

Alright, fine. I'll keep it to myself.

[hoasen]

[Too late. Also she's oblivious to this. HMM.]

Good. [Huffs!] And...we're close. [And the demon apartments are in sight, so she starts to lead him towards the safest building of them all.]

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[ The safest building aldkalf

He lets out a low whistle. ]

Your place looks so much nicer than mine. Rent here is free, too?

[hoasen]

[IT'S TOTALLY THE SAFEST.]

Do you like it? [Hers looks like a beach resort, this is why she's poor right now!] In a way, yes. Eichi-kun practically owns it so we're here because...

[Well, because it's him.]

Would you like a tour or to make yourself comfortable?

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Looks nice. Fancy.

[ Jyuto would probably want to live here. ]

What's this place got worth seeing?

[ He doesn't mind a tour! ]

[hoasen]

It's pretty comfortable, like it's not huge, but the facilities are lovely.

[She gestures above them.]

So many common areas, communal kitchens, but the best part is the rooftops. It has a pool, entertaining area.

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Sounds fancy.

[ Communal kitchens for an apartment building? It's like inviting homeless people to come in and make food and use their facilities. Still, the place itself looks neat. Definitely a lot more secure and brighter than where Samatoki's staying. ]

You've gone swimming here before?

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It's rather comfortable, no? As a guest, you can come visit anytime to use the facilities.

[And don't tell Dice--oh wait. Still, she has her own kitchen too but this just helps. She nods as he asks.]

A little before I encountered you, actually.

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Feels a little like trespassin', don't you think?

[ Then again, who is he to be afraid of doing that? :) :) :) ]

I'll let you know if I'm around.

[hoasen]

[Yeah she's sure he would trespass if he had to ;) ;) ;) He is a yakuza, first of all--]

It's not like you would be trespassing if you are visiting me, no? I have given you permission, if they argue the fact, tell them to contact me.

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[ He's gonna fight everyone in this building. ]

What're you gonna do?

[hoasen]

[She looks so determined with this but--]

Tell them you're my guest. It's fine, the others invite guests all the time too.

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Ah. [ He looks a little stumped. ] Thought you were gonna beat 'em up for fighting with one of your guests or somethin'.

[hoasen]

[She shakes her head. Wow, not everything is fixed with fists!]

We're going to have to be living with each other, so like I will respect them, they will respect me.

[Though there was something in the tone of her voice that implies she didn't mean this gently, despite her soft voice.]

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[ That's pretty badass. Vietnam doesn't only deserve respect, but she demands it from people. She certainly doesn't look like the type of person to act that way, so it's a pleasant surprise. ]

If they don't?

[hoasen]

[Mostly because she hasn't a need to be authoritative, but considering her work, the usual habits are all still there. Sometimes, for good reason.]

I'm not going to force it out of them. But it doesn't mean I have to be nice to them, no?

[Basically, She Will Remember This. Generally she is a nice enough person that others are nice to her, so she hasn't had a chance to show that she's in fact, selectively so. She's forgiving, at least. She tugs him along with her to get to her building, where the elevator is.]

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[ Samatoki lets himself be tugged. He follows immediately, anyway. It's not like he has anywhere else to be. ]

Can't imagine you not being nice to someone.

[ Vietnam is pure in his eyes.. ]

[hoasen]

[She laughs into her hand before she shakes her head, pressing the elevator button.]

Well, I try my best to be nice to everyone, since it's not like I know them! But if anyone hurts you...

[SHE'LL BEAT THEM UP.]

Also, which floor? [Her room, or the rooftop? As the doors open and she leads him in.]

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I can take care of myself.

[ It's nothing against her! Samatoki is a prideful man, though. He's the person people come to when they're hurt. He also likes getting into messes, though, so getting hurt himself is a huge possibility. Still, something he can handle. He's a badass, after all. ]

Put your stuff at your place, first.

[hoasen]

I don't doubt it. You took care of me.

[See, she believes in him! But still, she wouldn't hold back unless he told her to (and he has to convince her). He may be a badass and a, quote, "bad boy", but seriously.]

Okay. <small.[And she presses the button, the doors close and they zoom off to the fifth floor.]

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[ The ride up is quick, and Samatoki is silent through it all. It's once the doors open that he speaks, more of a curious question than anything. ]

I smoke, by the way.

[ He smokes a lot. He smells like nicotine sometimes... Vietnam would have noticed it, but he just wanted to tell her, anyway. ]

[hoasen]

[As they step out, she looks at him over her shoulder. It's true, she did notice this, because she practically tasted it, if not smelled it permeating from him.

But here's the kicker:]

Ah yes, I absolutely do not recommend it. Bad human, it will kill you. [Wait, that's not the kicker, this is:] I know how to smoke.

[Wait, why isn't she explaining more? The truth is, she learnt how to to calm her nerves when she needed to keep steady when sniping.]

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[ "Bad human", she says. Samatoki's expression turns wry, but he continues to follow her. It sounds like he's being scolded, but he doesn't take it seriously. He laughs at it, confident that he isn't going to change this habit of his. ]

Did you like it?

[hoasen]

[Good thing he's laughing at it, because she's mildly jesting. While she would hope he wouldn't, it's so knee deep in culture that she's used to it. She turns a corner, and starts to open the door, revealing her apartment styled like a beach pad.]

I don't mind it. If you ever need someone to casually smoke with you, I suppose I can allow it.

[Making it sound like she hates it! She doesn't mind for real, as she can see the appeal. Besides, she won't admit it, but he looks hot when he smokes. Still, bad human!]

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Not somethin' I'm gonna promote. [ Basically, he's not gonna turn you into a smoker, Vietnam. If she doesn't mind it though, then that means it's fine if his house smells like smoke or if he smells like it. He's not that stinky, at least. ]

Nice place. You like the beach?