i_speak_softly | Sixty-Eighth Theory [Action]

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Sixty-Eighth Theory [Action]

[For the past few weeks, Don has spent an increasing amount of time staring out the windows of his winter room, watching for signs of spring. As comfortable as the room is, after two-plus months of living in it he really just wants to get out.]

[To that end, he has been packing for a camping trip, and today - not knowing that winter isn't yet done with Luceti - he shuts down all the systems in his room and leaves the house.]

[Anyone out and about in the village may see the Turtle, bundled in his snowsuit and carrying a duffel bag, heading out of town. He's not going anywhere in particular and isn't in a hurry, so he'd be happy to stop and talk.]

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[Robert smiles a little nervously in response.]

... I mostly am not certain... whether I should modulate the systems in your absence.

[The tropical plants would probably prefer to be warmer...]

The systems are yours if you want them. Otherwise I'll shut them down for the summer when I get back.

[Considering the place is basically being a pseudo-greenhouse anyway, Robert's glad for the extra warm space to raise his plants. ~~It might make moving back into the winter room next winter a chore, though.~~]

I am more than amicable to running them myself... your ingenious systems are quite simple to understand.

In any case, it will be some time before the paopu saplings will need... proper replanting, even though they are much larger than they were. [It's been quite awhile, after all. Even if it doesn't feel like it...]

[Don looks at the growing young trees.]

I liked having them around.

... It is possible the room could support one, were it... to be modified. [Though that would require retooling the roof.]

In any case, though... I also enjoy the indoor greenery. It is... enjoyable, to tend to them... and they make the house seem more... lively.

[Following the train of thought, Don directs a calculating look at the ceiling, then simply nods. Project accepted.]

[This is a nice thought.]

It is... a project to consider for later, yes...?

... At any rate... [Another glance at Don's packing.] Shall I... assist you, or... is there anything else you would rather I do...?

[He wants to spend a little time with you before you leave, Don.]

Mm.

[He glances up, and their gazes cross before he quickly looks away again.]

Just - stay right there.

Certainly.

[As he usually does, Robert follows this direction exactly - he stands in the exact same place, without moving from the spot, until whenever Don wants him to move.]

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