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[cold_dry_pieces]

So how long does someone have to be missing from the City before you start wondering if they're not coming back?

I don't want to jump the gun and move out on my roommate, but the ticking's kind of a pain, you know?



[ooc; sob wanted this up, replies may be sporadic/delayed >< /destroys responsibilities weeep]

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[synanthrope]

Is it that bothersome?

[cold_dry_pieces]

Not at first, but the longer you go the more irksome it gets.

[synanthrope]

You may come to the garage, if you like.

[cold_dry_pieces]

Garage?

[synanthrope]

Yes, it's mine. I own it.

[cold_dry_pieces]

I didn't know enough people had cars here to warrant one.

[synanthrope]

I like cars.

[horrible-penny.livejournal.com]

I guess you can start wondering right away. When you hit a few months, though, I think it's time to move on.

If you want to use one of the beds at the Welcome Center, that's totally okay. You know, if you don't want to assume your roomie's gone. There's always someone around, so the ticking's not bad.

[cold_dry_pieces]

From everything he's said coming and going isn't exactly unusual for him, but it's been a while so I'm starting to wonder if he'll be back again.

I'll keep it in mind, Penny.

[horrible-penny.livejournal.com]

Really? I didn't know anyone came and went that often.

Thanks. Going crazy from the ticking isn't allowed.

[cold_dry_pieces]

I don't know about often, but he's been here a long while. From everything I've heard...

I don't appreciate the City's attempts to keep people from living alone, but I do appreciate having options. Really.

[horrible-penny.livejournal.com]

Well... maybe he'll come back. You never know. It's no use waiting too long, though.

It's kind of inconsiderate, isn't it? But the City isn't considerate about too many things.

[cold_dry_pieces]

I'm not giving up entirely, but it seems like a good idea to have a backup plan, you know?

1/2

[overreached.livejournal.com]

It's different for everyone. You decide for yourself.

[overreached.livejournal.com]

And if they come back, sometimes they don't even remember, so you should factor that in too.

[cold_dry_pieces]

So I've heard. I guess it's impossible to be sure of anything, here.

[overreached.livejournal.com]

That's the only certainty, yeah.

[ pause ]

Are you looking to relocate or to get someone who will move in where you already are?

[cold_dry_pieces]

I'm not sure. I'm not huge on the idea of moving out, but I wouldn't wanna move someone into his room and have him come back to find all his stuff in boxes, you know? So for the moment, I think I'm looking to relocate.

[overreached.livejournal.com]

There're three spare rooms where I live now. Two are as good as uninhabited unless you count the furniture.

[ pause ]

The ticking is a pain. [ As if in belated agreement also explanation as to why she might be seeking, etc, etc, without pitching it like a sale. She prefers directness any day. ]

[valentineluke.livejournal.com]

Do whatever you wish.

[cold_dry_pieces]

I'm not sure that qualifies as advice.

[valentineluke.livejournal.com]

Is "Put everything into storage and move" more to your liking?

[cold_dry_pieces]

It's decisive, at least. You don't think it's worth waiting?

[valentineluke.livejournal.com]

When it means putting your existence on hold, no.

[cold_dry_pieces]

I think you might be overstating the importance of the issue.