sewdamncute | First stitch - Roommates, free time and hobbies

[Action/Ice Building, Floor Three, Apartment Thirteen]

GOKU!!!!!!!!!!

[Goddammit... It was bad enough that Kanji was living with the weirdo... okay, so, Goku wasn't that bad as a roommate. He was polite and helpful. He didn't judge Kanji on his hobbies. He was actually kinda supportive, in a weird sort of fashion.

It didn't even bother him too much that the other man liked to walk through the apartment half-dressed.... Okay, that first time totally didn't count! Who does that?

But, the towel on the floor of the bathroom, still damp from the power shower he'd taken? NOT cool.]

GET THIS SHIT UP OFF THE FLOOR! RIGHT NOW!

[Video, Later the same day]

[You can see the blond standing in a clothing shop. He's standing in front of a rack of clothes with a pensive look on his face. It's obvious the journal is open and facing out to film him for a purpose. Kanji adjusts the rack before moving to the side to let anyone curious and paying attention to see a display of knitted stuffed toys.]

Yeah, that's perfect.

[He turns to face the journal and tries to smile, but it's obvious he's nervous.]

So, um, name's Kanji Tatsumi for those who don't know me. I just...Look, here's the deal. My family runs a textile shop back home. Since I got here, I've been feelin' homesick. And, uh, I've been doin' stuff that I would back there. Thanks to Rhyme, I got a place to sell them from. So, if you need somethin' repaired or you're looking for a cute plush toy, I'm your guy.

I'll be here on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and all day Sunday.

That's all.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Because it'd be cool.... Of course.

[Never change, Cross. Never change.]

I dunno a damn thing about engineering to make it work, so, you'd be on your own for that.

[There was no point in telling. A show was needed.

So, Cross is just going to pick up one of those tiny wind up helicopters he's made. With a small twist of the switch, the little toy begins to float in midair, spinning around as it hovers.]

That proof enough?

[It's an impressive show. You've got his attention.]

Yeah, so, what do you wanna do about it?

[Oh my god, Kanji. Did he have to spell it out?]

I want to make toast with you.

[That's sarcasm, but he'll go back to cheerful.]

Obviously, we should strap them with little propeller packs. There's little kids in the village, ain't there? I'm sure they'd find it awesome.

[Flippin' you the bird, Cross.]

Y-yeah, that might not be too bad an idea. Not all of 'em though. Not a good plan, yanno?

[Wow rude, Kanji. He's just going to stick his tongue out at you.]

Hm, right. Who knows how many of them might accidentally fly away.

[Ignoring the immature gesture, because, whoops, might deserve that.]

That ain't what I meant. Maybe someone doesn't want their toy to be able to fly away. Like... it's just for decoration or somethin'.

Oh.

[That sounds like a very disappointed "Oh".

All he offers is a small sigh.]

Fine, maybe an add on. Let them decide if they want a flying toy or something. I could like make it a backpack or something.

Well...

[And here's where Kanji shows his surprising acumen, thank you very much.]

What if we did this, one set of em with the propellor, one set without and the last where it's optional. That way, a person could get what they really wanted, yanno?

Yeaaah...that could work. Yeah, definitely it'd work. I like the way you think!

[Kanji scratches at the back of his neck with a slight smile on his face.]

Thanks, man. It ain't a big deal though. You, uh, you wanna come over to the shop and work out a plan?

Yeah sure. I got nothin' important to do today. I'll head on over right now.

[And with a small salute, the feed shuts off. He's heading Kanji's way now with a sketchbook and pencil all ready to go.]