#lukewarm.

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Anyone you hate with a passion around the house?

- <3 anon

I wouldn't say I hold true hatred for anyone in the household.

In any case, most are tolerable, and some others? I can simply not be there to witness.

But to have a dislike? That is a different story.

.. Fantina is someone I find myself perplexed by. Her approach with the homeowner is something that feels invasive; her view on them is worrying.

It feels almost like she sees them not for who they are, but as a fantasy. She is admittedly harmless, despite being so thorough with what she knows.

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*As surprised as Hector is by the new arrival, they seem doubly so by him, jumping up with a noise that can only be described as if someone held a chicken’s head underwater.*

“Jesus, Mary, and Joseph—!”

— 🪶

@clppd-wngs

Oh! My deepest apologies.

(He raises both his hands in a gesture of surrender, eyes wide.)

I was merely curious, it's been a while since a new object has been here. Please, do not be afraid of me.

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Hello again Hector. It has been a bit since we've talked, and I do apologize for that. Things have gotten... busy for me, unfortunately. But I figured it'd be nice to say hi once more.

So, how have things been on your end of things? I hope they're going well, or at least not poorly. Have you made any progress with writing?

-🌺

That is alright, my love. I have been quite busy too.

While I am aware this ask of yours has been sitting in my inbox for .. well, much longer than I would have liked, I still felt the need to answer such a thing.

After all, it would be rude to move on from your ask. You took the time out of your day to send a message to me, of course I must respond.

And with my writing.. yes, I have. I have barely reached the climax of the story, but I am getting there.

I hope you are doing well and although Christmas may have passed, I would like to hope you had a wonderful holiday.

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can objects eat? have you ever had a sandwich? can i make you a grilled cheese and hand it to you through the grates?

sincerely, 🫧

If I recall, yes, I can eat and so can the others.

But I believe the only criteria is that another object has to make the food and or drink.

The Breaker Box is certainly an example, with Eddie making the drinks for customers to consume.

Beverly, though I never quite interacted with her, runs a bar as well, though it draws a smaller crowd.

Kopi runs a little coffee shop.. or was it a stand? I do see Stefan frequenting there in the mornings before he himself goes to cook.

All in all? Yes, I am certain we can consume food and beverage like you and the homeowner can, but under a specific circumstance.

Though to be fair, I never tried to eat anything that belonged to the homeowner.. it feels rude to do so. So perhaps I can, perhaps I can't.

If you would like to test it out, then feel free. I do not mind.

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whats it like being the coolest thing in da house

It's.. well, I don't think I am the coolest thing is the house. Realistically speaking, I am the one that provides colder temperatures whenever the homeowner desires it.. so I can be either warm or cool depending on the weather.

Ah, wait. You didn't mean it in a literal sense, did you?

Hm, ah.. This puts things in perspective. I do believe I'm .. Tolerable to most dateables, but I don't converse with them outside of small talk. I'm not 'cool', I am simply withdrawn and afraid of being truly seen for what I am.

Unless they are in the attic, then we aren't close. I would say Fantina and I are friends, but close? Not exactly..

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I would like to add to the ask about liking us if were alt, ect.

It's not just the clothing for some of those subcultures. It's about the ideologies and beliefs as well. Punk, goth, alternative, emo and more are political and ways have been. Its more then the clothing is what I mean.

Would you still love us/homeowner/mc if say, our beliefs differed from yours.

@the-mouse-anon

Of course. I am not as educated as I'd like to be on these subcultures, so I thank you for informing me.

I believe if our beliefs differed, I would be curious to know why. I will not accuse you of anything, I will not be upset. Why would I be?

If our opinions clash, then there is a reason why; I would like to understand your view, just like I hope you will understand mine.

I will say, I am.. unaware of politics considering I am unable to know much of the outside world.. so I am sorry if I say something wrong regarding it.

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[CRAYONAMOUS APPEARS IN THE HOME GYM]

Hector! You're Hector, right?

Hiii, I have gifts for you!

I was talking to Fantina, and she said you liked writing! She didn't say what kind, but I thought a cool calligraphy set would be a nice gift :))

Oh! Speaking of she, she has a letter for you!

Yes, I am Hector. Hello there.

I am touched that you've brought me a gift, but a letter, you say? My curiosity has been piqued.

Please, I would like to see the letter. Fantina and I.. we haven't spoken to each other in a while. I will take great care of the calligraphy set you brought me, thank you, truly.

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Would you care if I placed a sticker on the HVAC system upstairs?

[Lifts up a sticker of a duck wearing a rain jacket.]

Hm.. I suggest not, for now. I feel wary of any more visitors.

As a compromise, you can place the sticker on any one of my grates. It should have the same effect, no?