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[Look, it's not because of his sentencing that he's making a message like this; he's been meaning to apologize to everyone that he hurt last month. Stupid Jerry and the stupid council had kicked him to high gear, but he definitely doesn't feel forced talking like this. Just. A little anxious and shit, because who wouldn't be?

Maybe it would be better if he just personally reached out to those that were affected, but honestly, some memories around that time are foggy. Kind of happens when you have a splitting headache from your powers while dealing with anger caused by corruption.]

Hey, uh, in case you didn't know, I was the one that destroyed the club building. [Kotone didn't mention it in her broadcast, because she's that kind of person, but he'll own up to it.] Thanks for everyone that's helping out with that, by the way. I'm gonna be working on rebuilding too. Can't have TWAT club without the building, right?

[Ha ha......]

Just wanted to also apologize for everything. Especially if I hurt you, I... I don't remember some of it, but that doesn't mean it didn't happen and shit. So, uh.

[.....]

Just wanted to say that.

[SMOOTH AF. Just going to end the feed now.]

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[ G-Give her a moment, Scott. Ange is doing her best to even process all of this.. ]

Does it really work like that..?

[ You know, as opposed to what Ange always used to do: just make up your own imaginary best friend. Way easier than finding anyone who even wants to befriend you in the first place.

Of course she has no clue how this works with actual humans instead. ]

I mean, I kind of thought you just.. [ .. a part of her wants to say she thought he was just desperate for friendship, which she still thinks, but she also doesn't think it's a nice thing to say, so.. moving over to Plan B, which is also very much true, but not her first instinct. ] .. I don't know. That you were putting up with me being around since we've been stuck in the same place for a while now or something like that.

[...Geez, he can't be the only friend she's made here, right? That feels impossible!! He wonders if others go through similar conversations with her, but he doesn't ask.]

If I was just putting up with you, I wouldn't call you my friend, let alone one of my best friends. There's people that I just 'put up with,' like Quentin Quire.

[Although, maybe not the best argument, because he still lives with him and everything, but whatever. Not the point!!] I don't say crap like this lightly, Ange.

...

Don't you two live together?

[ Sorry.

It's not really the main point here, but Ange can't help but address it all the same. How can she knows for sure you aren't just putting up with her if you're even willing to share a house with someone you only put up with, Scott!! What if she's a Quentin!!

Not to mention that Ange thinks Quentin is actually entirely tolerable, but that's another story entirely. ]

[You're not supposed to ask about that, Ange!! What happened to the bro code!! There's a small groan from Scott, because ugh, getting into his weird relationship with Quentin. They're not really friends, but...]

Eh, that's different. Besides, I didn't even invite him over, he just moved his shit in one day while talking about mutants sticking together. [And maybe half-jokingly--] Want me to kick him out so you can take his place? I'll do it.

You wouldn't.

[ Sorry, Scott.

This is clearly part two of the callout.

Not that Ange sounds bitter about it. This isn't about who Scott would rather live with, after all, and Ange doesn't even expect anyone to put up with living with her. No, it's instead about-- ]

If you'd want to do that, you would have done so by now. Instead you guys have been living together here for the longest time already.

[Okay, maybe he wouldn't, because it feels like a dick thing to do now after all this time.] Fine, but I just don't want to see his sorry ass homeless.

[...]

I still meant everything I said. And I have a third bedroom, Ange.

[ Even Scott can be tsundere for some people, apparently.. ]

.. you're really that serious?

[ Her voice sounds.. strange. Like it can't make up its mind about what kind of emotion it wants to convey - or maybe Ange isn't really sure what emotion she's feeling right now, especially when she's so used to pushing 99% of them deep far down enough that she doesn't have to think about them. ]

You'd want me to live with you and that guy?

Yeah, of course.

[He's honestly a little surprised that Ange is considering this, since he thought she'd want to live alone and everything, but he's not all upset by the idea. The opposite in fact, his tone carrying an encouraging tinge as he answers.]

If you don't mind having Quentin as a roommate, you're totally invited. [Of course she wouldn't mind having Scott as a roommate, right? Right!!]

I mean, I don't mind that guy at all.

[ It helps that Quentin is actually relatively nice to Ange.. Sorry, Scott, apparently someone's getting preferential treatment here...

So that's definitely not the problem about all this. No, the problem is definitely Ange's own tendency to deny herself nice things. Because this.. does sound nice. No matter how much Ange pretends to be a lone wolf, there's a part of her that absolutely craves to not be so lonely anymore, and this would be a great step towards that.

But having things is scary, right? It means you could lose them.

...

When she speaks up again, she definitely sounds uncharacteristically shy. ]

It.. um. [ She's trying her best! It's terrifying to actually say these words! ] I think it would actually be kind of nice. If you guys don't mind.

Seriously? That's the first time I heard anyone say that about him.

[Wow, Scott, but his relationship with Quentin is... weird. Or maybe this is just friendship works between him and the other mutant. Wait no, that can't be right, cause they're not friends. Really.

There's only a brief moment of silence when Ange agrees, mostly because of that shock, but Scott immediately recovers and--]

'If I don't mind.' Are you kidding-- of course not! It's going to be awesome living with you. [He hasn't even asked Quentin yet, but who cares!! It's his house, so there!!]

[ D-Did he really say it'd be awesome living with her? Not even just putting up with her presence, but actually.. liking it?

She's definitely going to need a while to process that one. ]

.. thanks.

[ Yeah, still weirdly shy about all of this. But it's hard to come across any other way when her mind is still indeed so busy trying to process people liking her even just a little bit. ]

It'll be my first time living together with other people. [ The inn doesn't really count, right. Sure, a lot of people sleep there, but it's not really a shared house as much as it's more like.. a hotel.. ] So if there's anything I should know, you can tell me.

[He never imagined that him being all upset about the destruction of the club building would lead to this, but he's certainly not complaining. This like the best turn of events! Too bad Ange can't see the broad smile that's on his face right now, although it is tempting to turn on video just for that.

But he figures that she might die of embarrassment if he followed through.]

Don't sweat it or anything, not like I'm gonna charge you rent. I guess maybe stock your own food? And until the house is expanded, you are going to have to share a bathroom with Quentin... sorry about that.

[He'll have to make it a priority! Because god who wants to share a bathroom with that guy--]

[ Most people might catch onto what Scott means by that.

Ange, however, instead just asks: ]

What, do you think he's going to try and walk in on me in there?

[ Just asking it so directly.. Sorry, Scott. This is apparently also what you have to deal with when it comes to those two housemates. You're the only one good at being social in a relatively normal way here. ]

Wha-- hell no! Quentin's an asshole, but not like that.

[At least he's pretty sure?? Not to mention he has a girlfriend...? Okay, maybe there's a giant fucking question mark on that one, because who the hell knows what him and Jinx are. But still. The other mutant's a huge dick, but not the type to just barge in on girls when they're getting dressed.

Geez, look at him, defending Quentin. Ange, this is what you have caused.]

I just meant that it sucks sharing a bathroom with someone that spends more time in there than any girl that I know.

.. really?

[ Apparently that's just as surprising to her, if not more so. ]

What does he even do in there?

[ Apparently Ange also believes girls definitely spend more time in there than boys.. Or that might just be because she looks down on guys as a whole enough to believe they don't exactly all have a great sense of hygiene.. ]

Take incredibly long showers for one. He's also probably making sure his stupid hair is in place.

[Scott doesn't really get it, he likes to just hop in and out of the shower whenever possible. Well, doesn't help that taking a shower is a lot more awkward for him nowadays compared to like a year ago. Always making sure his eyes are closed or else his stupid bathroom will get a new hole in it. Kind of lame!! Whatever, he's used to it.

He takes a little more care regarding his hair though, just not to the same extent as Quentin.]

I'd be surprised if you're in the bathroom longer than him. [Although, it would be really amusing to hear Quentin complain about it.]

[ She hums. ]

You don't have to worry about that. I don't use it excessively. I just get done what needs to be done. [ A very Ange-like answer, huh.. Then again, this is the girl who's wearing the exact same kind of childish pigtails every single day, even here. Maybe she just doesn't pay all that much attention to her appearance, other than making sure she looks presentable. ]

I'm not really good with cooking or anything though. [ In case she's expected to help with that.. ] I'm not sure how it happens, but everything I touch in the kitchen just ends up being set on fire.

[ Kind of like your own eye power, Scott.

Except more dumb. ]

Hey, it wouldn't bother me if you used the bathroom for a long time. I got my own, sorry, a perk for the guy that actually owns the house.

[Although...]

Actually, please use the bathroom for as long as possible. Just to annoy Quentin and everything. [He wants that more than anything.]

Geez, you think stuff like that matters to me? I'm not expecting you to cook, although one rule of the house, if you see leftovers-- specifically if they're mine, don't take it. Or ask first.

[.........]

Do you really set the kitchen on fire every time you cook? [He sounds way too amused, sorry Ange.]

[ No hesitation, considering agreeing to the other stuff is easy enough that she doesn't even have to think about it, so there's only the last thing to actually address: ]

Yes.

[ Every single time. So far, anyway. Listen to that straightforward answer, like it's just a normal thing to have happen to you. Apparently it is that way to Ange. ]

I don't know, it just happens. One moment I'm trying to cook, and the next moment there's fire everywhere.

[Maybe he should tell Kotone about this AND make Ange join her cooking club. Surely either Ange will stop setting fires or the club might have a very interesting day...]

I have to see this in action someday.

[ Even if it's not visible considering they're talking over voice, she is absolutely raising an eyebrow here.

The action is kind of reflected in her tone, anyway. It works. ]

Are you for real? You want me to burn down your-- [ ... ] --our house?

[ Still feels kind of weird, especially when she hasn't moved in just yet. It's so new.

But maybe she could get used to it. ]

[Eheh, she said 'our' house. Scott's grinning like a fool now.]

Not our house, but maybe the club building? I mean, cooking club's there and they definitely have stuff ready on hand to put out fires. I'll ask Kotone to be sure.

I can't tell why you're doing this.

[ Maybe she could if it was anyone else. But Scott is sometimes a total mystery to her, especially when he seems to operate on such a different social level than Ange herself. It's utterly confusing. ]

Do you just think it's funny? Is that why you insist?

Come on Ange, would I do something just because it's funny?

[...]

Okay, partly that, but also, I want to see if it's true. And if maybe the combined talent of everyone at cooking club can help you out. You know, like defeating a supernatural force.

[ It's a good thing Scott already admitted it himself, because-- yes, yes, he definitely would do something just because it's funny! That's half the problem with you, Scott!!

But Ange doesn't have to dryly point that out when he's already doing so himself, so she can instead focus on the rest of it. ]

Now you're saying I have to go spend time with a lot of people?

[ Just getting this straight. ]

You're asking a whole lot from me here, Scott. Do you know that?

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