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[Kaoru was admittedly a little glad that he was learning a bit more about commoner living. After all, he didn't earn much and he had no idea when he could get to a point where he could live comfortably with the money he did have.

So he had decided to attempt to cook after at least learning one recipe. What Kaoru didn't realise was you don't leave things that can catch on fire on a stove. So when the other was to return would find Kaoru panicking and simply attempting to put it out with a towel he had grabbed.]

[Bridget returned and, oh dear was that smoke when he entered? He followed it curiously and weary cause where there was smoke there was... Fire. Dumbfounded. Bridget flapped his hands.]

Ahhh-!! Kaoru!!

[Translation: Why is there fire!!]

[Currently trying to put out said fire with a towel. So far he might be doing it wrong. But he could hear the voice of his now roommate and it was enough to turn his head slightly.]

I'm sorry...I have learned not to leave teatowels on the stove.

You don't leave anything on the stove!

[Gah! Water first.]

Don't use that. That will catch fire too!

[He is so heading to the sink with a cup.]

Now I know that

[He moved the towel away for the moment as he moved back. it could have been worse, at least in his mind.]

Water is next right. I got it. [He said as it was actually something he knew.]

Right!

[It doesn't phase him. He pours the water on the fire, thank goodness it was small. Big sigh of relief.]

That was close!

[Be glad it didn't actually spread. That was thought on the others mans mind right about now.]

I will remember for next time to not start fires unless it's very controlled and for a prank.

[He was kidding and it was obvious in his voice, to say the least.]

But thank you, I owe you one.

Even for a prank, it's dangerous.

[He knows it's a joke, but still... Index finger raised.]

You're welcome. Yeah, anything you cook on the stove, it's better to keep everything else off. Since it's operated by gas, that makes it more dangerous.

[Nod, nod.]

So, what were you cooking?

I see... it's because the gas is feeding the fire.

[He paused for a moment.]

As for what I was cooking. Spaghetti.

That's correct.

[One point for him!]

And then catching anything else on fire spreads, but I'll show you something really cool you can do on a stove later.

Spaghetti. Okay, so how's the pasta looking?

[Kaoru paused for a moment. Once he was sure the fire was out he looked over. The cooker was off too because of it.]

I'm going to go with overcooked now.

Very over cooked.

[Was that even a word?!]

It's too soggy, so we'll have to make another batch.

We thankfully do have some pasta left, so I can do another batch.

[Yes he was going to give it another try.]

Okay! Let's grab that and I'll dump this out.

[And get water. Chipper Bridget mode!]

[He nodded slightly as he moved to grab the pasta.]

Okay, so I need water to boil right?

Yep. Boil water first. Once boiled, we can add some.

So the first thing I did was add the water to the pan.

[he made sure he had a new pan for obvious reasons before putting water in and putting it on the cooker. Soon he was just going to watch quietly.]

Uh huh. Then we just wait.

[He waits for the water to boil.]

Okay, go ahead and add the pasta.

[Kaoru simply nodded before adding the pasta, he was pretty sure that would be enough but it's better to have too much than too little.]

See this part I got and did before. It was the whole..do not put stuff that burns on the cooker.

[Sure! More pasta the better, long as it's under the boiling water... yeah, that's what he thinks.]

It's okay, you're doing great. It's the waiting game now... and not catching anything on fire this time.

[Maybe he better double check while he's at it, and clear all fire hazards.]

[He was pretty sure that nothing was around that could be set on fire except for their own clothing. But he was sure you'd have to be really stupid for that

But he was going to another counter to lean on it.]

Check. Nothing can burn.

You're doing great! Just keep checking on the pasta so you don't over cook it.

[He claps his hands together happily.]

How long does pasta normally cook for?

[Checking was all fine and dandy, but he figured he'd need a basic amount of time before it would be finished cooking.]

Eight to ten minutes, depends how much you put in there.

You gotta stir it too so it doesn't stick in the pot. It's kinda like instant noodles.

Enough for two people.

But oh, I know a tiny bit about instant noodles.

Brrrrrrrrridget. We need to talk about roommate stuff.

[He has an inkling and he figured to bring it up now instead of the possibility of it being a thing and the other being overly surprised about the thing.]

And no. I haven't set anything on fire again. [Just in case he assumed.]

I've had a couple friend arrive recently. One who is a commoner back home and well can take care of themselves and then... [And then there's the Shadow King, but he refrains from wording it like that.] I have a cool type friend who just arrived today and well... I get the feeling he'll want to stay with us. At least for now

Which is why I am talking about it now. Mostly about rooming arrangements.

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Oh, hi Kaoru.

[He listens, putting it together.]

From your world? That's good! You're so lucky.

Ah... okay so, where is he going to sleep?

[Cause how many rooms do they have now?]

Yeah, I'm lucky. But would be luckier if my brother came.

[He paused, he had an idea.]

he can have my room. I managed to decorate it enough that it would be okay. It means we will have to either share or I sleep on the sofa.

I know what you mean. How old is your brother?

[Ack! He puts his face closer to the screen, like he's about to yell at him.]

You can sleep here too! I used to share a room with my brother so it's okay! Really!

[Oops, maybe he said too much.]

He's the same age as me. Well five minutes older than me anyway.

[Best way of saying he was a twin right?]

Uh... I shared a room with my brother too, but rooming with not a sibling is different.

Me too!

[Another gasp! But wait-- so much drama twin issues. A beat. He looks as if he's worried about Kaoru.]

Except he got to dress like a guy.

[Small confession.]

It is but, it's better than sleeping on the couch I think. We can get bunk beds if you don't like sharing.

[You confused him for a moment.]

Got to dress like a guy? Like it was a choice or something, or one is forced not to dress like a guy?

[What the hell is a bunk bed?]

Bunk beds?

[He goes quiet, contemplating this.]

Something like that. ...Hey Kaoru. Do you believe in superstition? [Well, he has a twin too, but he isn't sure if it's identical. He pauses there to let that sink in thought, looking away for a moment. As he continues, he lowers his head, shadows from his bangs overcasting his eyes.]

The village where I grew up in, if identical twins were born, it's consider a bad omen. If they were ever born... either one of them is killed or exiled. [More quiet, it was a sad fate, but Bridget looks up, smiling.]

But my mother didn't want to loose either, so she raised the youngest one as her daughter. It was kept secret until I had to leave.

[He'll get to the bunk beds part later.]

I like to pretend I do if there is a reason like pranking someone, but not necessarily unless there is proof of it potentially being true.

[But he is going to sit and listen to the subject and why it was something that was brought up. But it was soon obvious that jeeze that was pretty terrible. he was glad he was never born in that world or he would have probably been screwed.]

That is pretty awful and because of a superstition. It explains why you have a preference for female clothing.

Yeah... But they aren't so bad!

[So protesting! He likes them, they're cute!]

But I like some boys clothes too, just... I don't know how to...

[Index fingers meet. He doesn't do good at picking boy clothes okay!]

Oh yeah, girls clothes can be very flattering. I've had my fair share of wearing them.

[And he is fine to admit that.]

I can always help if you need it.

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