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[depaysement]

Is there a way of fashioning a lock for the trunk one receives on arrival? I'm not fussy about the exact type.

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[depaysement]

It's alright. I can't very well ask the entire tower not to touch my things without my permission, so a lock is better.

[tohko_amano]

Well, of course not. Even if you did something like that, I don't think many people would listen to that warning. Hopefully you'll be able to find a good lock soon. Or a guard dog.

[depaysement]

Do they allow us to keep pets here?

[tohko_amano]

I've seen a person with a horse here, so I don't think they mind animals.

[depaysement]

It makes me wish my cat was here.

[tohko_amano]

Ah, that would be nice! Hopefully your cat manages to come here soon so you can pet it and cuddle up with it. A cat, a cup of tea, and a few good books..not much can beat that!

[Tohko hadn't ever owned a cat, but she had seen enough of them and read enough about them to think she knew about them.]

[depaysement]

If they let him come. He's sweet but he gets into more trouble than you would believe...and I think he loves my housemate more than he loves me.

[That's because one of them treats the cat like a prince and the other treats the cat with less privilege. He does not deserve praise when he knocks over ink bottles.]

[tohko_amano]

Hopefully they will..and I'm sorry to hear that. Is there any reason why he might?

[depaysement]

Because someone thinks he can do no wrong even when he does things like run outside for the whole day and make me worry that he's found danger until he sits at the window and asks to be let back inside.

[tohko_amano]

That's terrible! Your cat shouldn't do that to you, and he shouldn't think any less of you just because you worry about him. Especially when he's giving you a good reason to do so.

[depaysement]

He's a cat, it's his nature to be difficult.

[tohko_amano]

That's true, I suppose. However, that still doesn't mean that it isn't a bit frustrating to deal with.

[depaysement]

As long as he isn't being a bother in my absence, I can forgive him.

[tohko_amano]

Well, he probably isn't being too much of a pest. He's probably a little worried about you, waiting for you to come home so that he can mess with you again.

[depaysement]

If he shows up, I'll introduce you two. It's a promise.

[tohko_amano]

Ah, that'll be wonderful! Thank you very much! I'll be looking forward to that day. In return, if my friend, Konoha Inoue, shows up here, I'll introduce you to him.

[depaysement]

I'm not sure whether I should say I look forward to that or I hope the day doesn't come if this place really is terrible.

[tohko_amano]

While this place is pretty terrible, I would still like it if he popped up here. While I've been making friends here, a few familiar faces from home are always nice. And..if he has trouble in the Tower, I'll help him out, and I'm sure he'll make friends too. He'll be alright. At least..that's what I think.

[depaysement]

Then I know what to say: when he shows up, I'll be glad to meet him.

[tohko_amano]

I'm glad that you'll be happy to meet him. I'll be more than happy to pet your cat and say hello to him if he ever manages to pop up here.