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[justoscar]

[Just. A sassy eyebrow.

Though he was a teenager in presence and demeanor, the more adult part of him recognized this tactic for what it was.]

None of this really should be done in the house, Willow.

[He chuckled.]

We kinda don't have a choice right now.

[frogfear]

[Willow grins and shrugs. He might recognize the tactic, but it was still worth a try.]

No, I guess we really don't. I mean, it seems pretty cruel to make Ruby sleep out in the rain just because she keeps catching fire.

[justoscar]

Yeah. The living room can burn before we let that happen. Hopefully, it won't have to.

[frogfear]

Don't worry, I'm sure we'll figure something out before it comes down to either sleeping outside or burning down the whole house.

There's supposed to be like a library not far from here, I guess - maybe we can go do a little research and see what we can find. I mean, she can't be the first person this has ever happened to, right?

[justoscar]

You're right... And, she probably won't the last either.

That's a good idea. We should check it out and see what their reference shelves has.

[frogfear]

Yeah, that's true. She probably won't be. It'd be good to have a solution for the next person who has the same problem too.

[She smiles a little.]

Besides, a little library time might be just what we both need for the insomnia problem, huh? Kinda let us switch focus for a little bit?

[justoscar]

Yeah. We can pick up some light reading, too!

[It had been too long since he indulged in a fantastic adventure novel. This seems like the perfect chance!]

We are in the academic district, right? There should be plenty of places to get books. Let's check them out soon.

[frogfear]

Yeah, of course!

[Some light reading too sounds like a good idea to help them both unwind and maybe find some rest.]

Maybe we can go do a little exploring tomorrow and check things out, and see where the best places to go for books are?

[justoscar]

That sounds like a great idea, Willow.

[And he meant it. They both needed a chance to get out of the house and not worry about the town falling apart while they did so. Maybe this would be good for the both of them.

It would be good to finally relax.]

[frogfear]

I'd say we should both try to get some rest so we can focus, but...

[She gestures vaguely. Trench.]

Maybe we can find some coffee or something on the way if we're lucky.

[justoscar]

[Coffee or cocoa. Oscar wasn't going to be picky, but he liked his drinks to be sweet.]

That sounds like a plan, Willow. We should definitely do that tomorrow.

[Or, later that day. It wasn't until the sun rose that it was 'tomorrow', in his mind.

There was no telling how much the simple farmlad mentality would change in Trench.]

[frogfear]

[If they can find a place that carries them, she will happily introduce him to the best of both worlds - sugary mochas loaded with whip cream and chocolate shavings.]

And maybe the fresh air will do us some good with the whole not sleeping thing.