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I am perfectly aware of where we live.

[Walking inside, he moves to set the tank down on the table for now, the bags of groceries following suit.]

That is hardly an issue. This is the reason I chose beasts who cannot ruin the carpet, furniture or walls.

[And he's just going to start putting away the food like this is not a big discussion.]

[Fuyuhiko closes the door once they're both inside, still fixing Gundam with an irritated look despite his classmate's nonchalance.]

Is it really not an issue or did you just decide it's not an issue?

[Like...did you ask the owner??? You sure didn't ask Fuyuhiko! Which is annoying but ultimately not that big a deal. He'll get over it. The owner though...he could potentially kick them out. And would be well within his rights to do so, considering some of the things that have happened in this room...]

It is truly not an issue. No damage will be done to the room, they are not vocal creatures so they will never alert anyone to their presence, small reptiles and fish are very good beasts for motel living.

[He did not ask the owner, but there's no way the owner will notice unless he walks inside the room. It'll be fine Fuyuhiko, don't worry.]

That's not what I'm asking, dumbass. Did you say anything to the owner before you decided to do this? They may not make noise, but there's no way housekeeping's not gonna notice a tank full of snakes when they come in here. And how do you think that's gonna go over?

[People coming in to change out the towels or bedsheets don't exactly expect to be faced with snakes? Seriously, Gundam, did you even think about that part? This is so illegal...]

Kuzuryuu I assure you that will be no problem.

[Moving on to the refrigerated food.]

More strict and dangerous circumstances have faced me many times before, and never have I been caught with my companions. It was not just within that virtual reality I had my Devas on my person concerning our academy. I fully intended to bring them to Hope's Peak with me, plenty of practice hiding creatures from figures of authority before under my belt. Classes, libraries, supermarkets...housekeeping will be no problem.

[Apparently he is some kind of delinquent? At least on a small, kind of lame scale?]

Like Hope's Peak was gonna bitch when that's what got you accepted in the first place. You can't even use that as an example, idiot. [The amount of things Super High School Levels can get away with...] Look, all I'm sayin' is they've got enough reason to want us out of here without you bringing in reptiles.

I am telling you not to worry. I am just as adept with hiding these creatures as I am with raising them, and my ability to persuade humans is nothing to scoff at either.

[Almost done with these groceries and then he can put the snakes in their new home!]

We won't lose our living space.

[Fuyuhiko drags his hands down his face. How can one person be so dense? How.]

If your persuasive ability is so great, why didn't you use it before you decided we need more roommates? I mean...shit, you didn't even say anything to me about it.

[Some friend!!!]

[Okay that gets him to pause for a moment, setting down a box he'd been about to put away and kind of looking at Fuyuhiko like he's a big pink elephant or something. It seems like the idea of asking before hand never actually crossed his mind.

Likely the same with asking his roommate first.]

...I stand by the fact that it won't cause any hassle. If I really must have a word with the owner concerning this then fine, that's what I'll do. But...

[He really never considered the fact that the heir might not be okay with him owning animals.]

Does this arrangement bother you?

[Fuyuhiko's silent for a moment, staring at Gundam with his arms crossed over his chest. He huffs before answering:]

No. I mean...I knew you'd keep pets eventually. That much is kind of a given, all things considered. [Super High School Level Animal Breeder and all.] I just figured "eventually" would be after we'd found someplace with a little more space. And I wasn't expecting snakes.

[Not that he's scared of them or anything just...he was expecting hamsters and this is like the exact opposite of a hamster.]

It just would've been nice to have a little warning beforehand.

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[Gundam nods, putting the box away to finish off the groceries.]

I see...

[The bags are put away after, and he moves to better face his roommate.]

My apologies. I will be sure to speak with you beforehand next time. [More animals in the future? More animals in the future.]

Why would snakes surprise you?

[Do you not like them? How can you not like them! Look at those cute little faces peeking out of the scarf!]

[Of course there are going to b more animals in the future...of course there are. He's not even surprised.]

"Next time" better not be till we're out of here, got it?

[He's dead serious about this, Gundam. No more surprises till this shithole is a thing of the past.]

I was expecting...hamsters. [It's okay to say that word, right?] Or some other rodent, like mice. [Just...eyeing those little faces. Gundam, how can you keep those in your scarf, what the hell...] They're not...poisonous, are they?

[Would Gundam be the type to ke-- Gundam would absolutely be the type to keep poisonous snakes. He can't even mentally question that.]

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[There's a momentary frown on his face at the mention of hamsters, but of course it's okay to say that word. He's a big boy, he can handle it. It's depressing to think about still, sure, but...]

While there was no question as to who was leading the breeder community for hamsters, and my research focused mainly in that area at the time, I often kept and bred many beasts at once. Just before leaving for Hope's Peak, in fact, I had been privileged to witness the hatching of one of my new avian partners.

[And actually, the fact that it is still depressing is kind of the reason he went in the opposite direction. Not...really ready for rodents yet.]

[Once that's out of the way though he waves a hand, aiming to dispel any of the blonde's fears for his safety.]

Corn snakes are of the constrictor family. While they do still possess a painful bite, they do not carry any venom. They are also one of the most docile breeds of serpents, not likely to bite in the first place unless grossly mishandled or mistreated. Allow me introduce you to them.

[Just coaxing the white one out are you ready to hold a snake, Fuyuhiko?

Gundam wonders if now would be a good time to bring up the idea of getting a bigger place to live from the magic horse guy...the topic has technically already come up, right?]

[Yes, now would be the perfect time to bring that up. Especially since Fuyuhiko is not a mind reader and doesn't know Gundam is even thinking about it.]

Well, yeah, I know that. I mean...you kept that bird you found in the park for a while. I just... dunno, I wouldn't have guessed you'd go for snakes next. [...] Though, in retrospect, maybe it should have been more obvious...

[SNAKE EYE DREAM...]

[But, okay...no??? He is not ready to hold a snake??? Just like that??? He's fine with an introduction but don't just shove a snake in his hands till he's had time to process all this. He doesn't know the first thing about handling a snake.]

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[You are not judging his name. You are not.

But still, he holds the snake out, the little reptile curling around his hand and fingers and watching Fuyuhiko curiously. Come on man, hold the snake. Or pet its head at least.]

I considered purchasing a parakeet or a pair of budgies, but a bird would be much more problematic for this set up. That said, once the living situation currently in planning is achieved, those will most certainly be obtained.

As for the snakes, this is Kiyohime, and her companion is Ryuujin.

[He is judging your name. He is.]

[He'll hold a finger out though and maybe kind of pet her head a little, but he's still not sold on this whole holding thing. Especially not when she looks even smaller and more fragile outside of Gundam's scarf. Probably not the sort of animal an amateur should be handling.]

Interesting na-- wait what? [REWIND FOR A SECOND THERE.] What do you mean "living situation currently in planning"?

[WHAT ELSE AREN'T YOU TELLING HIM, DICKWAD?]

Names fit for royalty! [Obviously since one is the "purity princess" and the other is the "dragon king", Gundam. She's very receptive to the little bit of petting, sitting still and patient under Fuyuhiko's fingers as the breeder explains.]

Kehehe...since our running out in the fog, an ingenious plot has carefully been in the works on amending this problem before it causes us any sort of permanent damage.

[Or he manages to do something else to get them kicked out.]

It has been said that this "horse god" is capable of granting entire living quarters to those who ask. I intend to wish for a grand castle for us to inhabit. Where we shall be the rulers, and none can banish us simply because of the day of the month. With such a home, there will be more than enough space for us, for beastly companions, and anything else we desire to keep. Fuahahahaha! Tell me this is not a brilliant plan! I dare you!

[Let's not kid ourselves here. With Gundam's track record, the unspoken bracket option is far more likely.]

...a castle.

[Well he's not exactly telling Gundam it isn't brilliant, but...he's also giving the breeder a pretty deadpan look and repeating the word incredulously. Really? Are you kidding him? Snake pets have also been suspended until further notice. Gotta address this issue first.]

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A castle.

[Honestly what were you expecting Fuyuhiko? Gundam.

Tanaka Gundam.

Where else would he want to live?]

[Fuyuhiko pinches the bridge of his nose again, closing his eye with a sigh. Of course he wants to live in a castle. Of course he does. That's just so...]

[...]

[...actually. There is some merit to that suggestion. He opens his eye again, removing his hand from his nose and adopting a more contemplating expression. True, it's kind of pretentious, but a castle would offer them some protection against external threats. Maybe not from other monsters, but human hunters might have some issues with an outer wall.]

[Not only that, but with that much space, they could bring their classmates together (and any more that might show up later) instead of being scattered all over the city. They could even offer temporary lodging to newbies...]

What...kind of castle did you have in mind?

[The look on his face says, "I'm glad you asked."]

Allow me to show you!

[He moves over to his bed, crouching down to pull a sketchbook out from under it. When did he get that? It's being flipped through, until he finds the page he's looking for, and he offers it to Fuyuhiko.

According to his sketches, it's a pretty standard looking European style castle. Probably something you'd see a villain staying in, with a high tower, protective walls, surrounded by a lake with a bridge for access.]

[He really wants to ask since when does Gundam draw and also why does he hide a sketchbook under his bed, but he refrains for now. Though the questions are likely obvious just from the look on his face.]

[Instead, he takes a look at the drawing when it's offered to him. Yup. This is about what he expected.]

I see you've given this some thought...any reason you decided to go with something so western?

[Is this Sonia influence at work?]

[Those would be "always" and "where else would I put it", but since the questions go unasked they also go unanswered. Instead he looks on proudly as the heir appraises the designs, nodding when he's addressed again. He's given it a lot of thought!]

There are a handful of reasons. For one, such a castle would seem to fit in well for the period and culture this realm seems to be based in. Western castles are also far more well known for these sorts of high towers, which make perfect roosts for fiends who dominate the skies. [Like, eventually, himself.]

It also carries a terrifying and ominous air about it, a perfect fortress for dastardly abominations like myself and imposing figures like you.

[There could also, possibly, be Sonia influence in here, somewhere.]

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[He raises his brows, giving Gundam a slightly amused look.]

Since when do you go for the option that "fits in"? This horse bastard can make anything we want, right? Why's it matter if it fits in with this shithole?

[Okay, sure, standing out draws attention but you know what, we're talking about a castle here. It already stands out. MAY AS WELL GO WHOLE HOG.]

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snake overlords

remind him why he decided to live with you, again?

it was cheap

curse the frugality ryslig life has led him to

hasn't he been good company all this time though?

he GUESSES

wow only GUESSES

yes

some friend!!!

THAT'S HIS LINE??

should have used it earlier sorry

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