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Okay, last time I really didn't explain myself well. This is for any kids that feel they want someone around to help out; like fixing things, cooking, for any reason. This isn't any kind of...I don't know, like collection thing. Child services. What it would be is anybody who doesn't mind moving into the apartments on the far east of the village, you guys would all take rooms over there. So you can still live with whoever you want. And then there would be some adults moving into apartments in the same building, so you'd have somebody close who's there to do stuff like get groceries and help you with anything you need. Again, if you don't want to do this, you're definitely in no way obligated to, nobody's coming after you, etc. Just for those who want to.

Raine...not the Raine I know. Other Raine. Married Raine. ...and her daughter. Wow, I didn't get anybody's names, I suck. Leonardo, No-ah Joo, Oswald and anybody else would wouldn't mind moving to the apartments near the shopping center and would like to help look after anyone who feels they need it, I'd like to talk with each of you. Off the journals, if that's fine; I'll come to you.

If there's any suggestions you want to make or anything, by all means. Definitely my first time doing something like this, so I've got no idea whether or not this is how you go about it.

...oh yeah; anybody who can help with the playground needs to contact Molly. She's running the show.

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And you're completely okay with moving, right? Do you need any help with that?

Oh. [Well, that wasn't exactly what he was hoping to hear, but it wasn't the first time he'd gotten that answer. Cloud selects a can off a nearby shelf just to have something to do with his hands and somewhere else to turn his eyes.] I guess you miss your kids, huh?

[Occasionally they might meet glances, since Cloud's checking every so often to make sure she's checking the place out also. Just. Making sure.]

...so, uh. I guess this place'll work. And it's a good location and...all.

I am. It's fine, there's not much to move.

All right. [He pauses.] I checked the place out, there's plenty of room still left. Let me know if you need help moving anything after all.

I will -- thank you.

Nice to meet you, again. [Cloud returns the nod before heading off to his next appointment.]

Yeah. I haven't been here for long, but it feels like forever already.

[When they do, Stella turns her head away and presses a hand to her cheek, trying to cover up a blush that's surfaced. She's being so silly, honestly... She hasn't acted this silly ever since she and Senel first started dating.

...Wait.]

... Ah. I'm sorry, what?

[Oh! A rap at the door. Raine turns and motions Cloud in.]

Come on in. You may just call me Raine. I don't mind.

[For a second he just takes in the sight of her face before he realizes that she said some words.] Huh?

...

[ffff she has to giggle and turn away, quickening her pace a bit.]

I-It's nothing! Let's... look at these apartments. Shall we?

Right. Apartments. [Oh God that giggle was so cute. Had she always been that cute?

Yes.]

How long have you been here?

A little less than two weeks.

[She is most definitely hiding a blush. When she looked at him, she almost wanted to... kiss him. What kind of thoughts are those?

... No one would notice. This floor is relatively empty and- No. What is wrong with her?]

[Hell, that is short.] Get used to the place yet?

[As they walk through the apartments Cloud's fingers keep twitching lightly against Sophie's leg, as if he'd rather be holding something else.

Stella's hand maybe.]

More or less, yeah.

[And Stella's wringing her own hands together. It's a nervous habit - she has to do something with her hands when she's nervous.]

These apartments... look very nice. They should hold the children nicely.

Yeah, should be fine. [Why can't he stop staring at her?]

Good. [He replaces the can on the shelf.] Thanks for meeting with me like this; I'll let you know once I get things settled if I need you.

I'm sure they'll grow used to it in time. [Keep talking about the kids, don't think about Cloud.]

God, I hope so. [Focus on the apartments, not Stella.]

You wouldn't want the voices of so many children complaining about every little thing? But it's so endearing, Cloud. [Just like him when he's disgruntled like that.]

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