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[a_sin_for_him]

It's odd, isn't it, how having a personal claim to a place can make it something more than just a building or room?

[Lust's tone and expression are thoughtful, rather than puzzled.]

I've stayed and lived in dozens and dozens of places, but they never meant anything. They were just that - places to stay, a point to return to. Even the pleasant or almost-permanent ones weren't particularly noteworthy and made little impression on me.

Why does choosing and laying claim to a place as yours suddenly make all the difference? It's such a strange quirk of emotions. Is it normal, to form some sort of emotional attachment to a place just because you've decided it's going to be your 'home'?

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[armoredsoul]

I don't think it's all that odd! When you own something you have...control over it, to a degree. You can arrange things and fill it up exactly as you want it, and knowing that makes it feel a little more safe. You also can say who can stay and who should leave, and people have to respect that. And if you've spent a long time without a place you 'belong' to, finally having that is a huge relief...at least, it was for me.

[a_sin_for_him]

Control...that's something I hadn't thought of.

[armoredsoul]

Mmm. Even if you don't realize it consciously, it's an important thing. And...well, before now, you didn't really have a whole lot that you had the final say over, right? You don't have someone that can tell you to do this or that with what you have--or, if someone did, you'd have every right to tell them to buzz off!

[fourwayconnection]

Uh... I guess because it's nice to have something you can say is yours? It's okay to be a little bit selfish and have a space all your own you can retreat to when you just want some time alone.

Anyway! Lust, there's a circus!

[a_sin_for_him]

It is nice, isn't it? And I rarely apologize for being selfish - if we weren't ever selfish, what's the point in having our own lives?

I saw. I was thinking of going. Have you been, yet?

[fourwayconnection]

Exactly!

No, me and Maka have plans to, but it'd be great if we could all meet up there! I could introduce the two of you in person!

[a_sin_for_him]

Alright. When should we meet?

[fourwayconnection]

Why not this afternoon? We can get dinner there, too.

[Because that'll be healthy.]

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[exeggutorhead]

[Envy looks to be somewhere loud and bustling and colorful; he's over at the circus already, but he's got a free moment to talk. He looks like he's in a great mood.]

I couldn't tell you, even here France and I haven't ever settled in one place. I guess we just didn't think to.

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[a_sin_for_him]

I can't believe after all this time, you don't have your own place. But whatever works.

Are you at the circus?

[video]

[exeggutorhead]

Yeah, I was supposed to get here early. I've got to get everyone ready before the shows start.

You're coming to see it, right?

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[a_sin_for_him]

Mmhmm, I'm going later with some friends. Well, a friend and his friend, I haven't met her yet. But Kirikou talks about her often, and he's excited for us to meet.

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[exeggutorhead]

You should have a good time, from what I've seen set up.

[Now he leans towards the camera, speaking in a conspiratorial, low tone.]

And if you wanted to come back here where I am, I won't tell anyone.

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[cawsforalarm]

Um, you know... I'm not sure!

[Henry's not very good at being a human either, sorry to say.]

I mean, I've stayed in plenty of different places too, but I didn't get all mushy about them. Except for, like... one.

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[a_sin_for_him]

Was it a place that you had some greater claim to than others? Or simply some emotional attachment to due to something that happened there?

I can see how that would inspire feelings for a place.

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[cawsforalarm]

Uh, well, yeah... it was a place that belonged to someone I really liked. She was basically my mom.

That was years ago, though, and it hasn't happened since.

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[a_sin_for_him]

That makes sense, that form of familiar attachment is a strong one, or so I understand.

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[cawsforalarm]

Yeah, I guess! I'm not really too good at this.

[sitdownbecider]

Means you put in the work t'make it yours. It's a feelin' of pride.

[a_sin_for_him]

To be fair, the only work I exerted was to exchange family money for it.

But in a more metaphorical sense...yes, you're right.

[sitdownbecider]

There's still upkeep; chores t'be done. Even if it wasn't your money t'buy it, you'll still be "earnin'" it.

[a_sin_for_him]

[Lust reflects on the fact that she's already teaching some of her Pokemon how to do basic household chores, but that counts as work, right? But thinking on it, she realizes she does occupy herself during the day with simple household things.]

I suppose you have a point. I don't really think of those things as any sort of work, but I imagine they'll feel like it in time.

Once the novelty wears off.

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[foolishwren]

It's definitely a weird feeling.

But I think it's just sorta human nature to settle down somewhere-- or want to, anyway. Even for people who spend their whole lives moving around... there's something appealing about the idea of having a place that's just yours. Somewhere safe to bed down at night, where you don't have to worry.

Even people who've never had that want it, deep down.

_{[UNUSUALLY DEEP THOUGHTS FROM THE GIRL WHO SPENT AN ENTIRE DAY FALLING OFF A BOOTLEG LAPRAS FLOATIE IN INCREASINGLY DRAMATIC WAYS IN PLAIN VIEW OF LUST.]}

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[a_sin_for_him]

Hmm. Interesting, the links to presumed safety and emotional comfort. Not associations I tend to make with one's home.

[Likely due to never having had a 'safe' home. And many years ensuring other people's homes weren't safe at all.]

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[foolishwren]

They're not really associations I made with any of MY homes either.

But the idea in general...

_{[Heather had spent most of her life running. Nowhere was home. Not really.]}