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▶ TDM .017


You awaken amidst the darkness with only a faint light to greet you. Your body is hemmed in by shards of crystals, gently sparkling and possibly pricking your skin. The surrounding landscape is dyed in the pinks and purples of the dusk filled with crystals protruding from the ground, some as large as a skyscraper. After an hour or two of wandering through the crystal wilderness, a group of people find you worse for wear. They are the gallant Moon Knights from the planet of Prismatica. Because of the strange phenomena during the past months when scientists observed the sudden appearance of rainbow crystals in the sky, the government has been feverishly combing through the moon for more Moonblessed to be rescued. You’ll eventually be brought into Iris’s moon government center.

You all may have your usual inquiries — Where are we? Who are you? What's going on? — and the Prismals are almost too eager to answer. They tell you about their world and about the first appearance of the Moonblessed as the medical staff give you an examination to make sure you’re not carrying any viruses or biological hazards. If you react violently, you may be restrained and nerfed with a specialized neurotransmitting gun that releases a numbing agent through the top of your spine. Once the examinations are over, you’re informed that you will be provided accommodations on their planet during your stay. You will then be escorted to the docks, and led onto a large transport vessel that makes frequent trips back and forth between the Iris moon and the planet. Faces onboard vary from both old and new Moonblessed as well as the local Prismals.

The next destination: Prismatica.


Welcome to the Jungle
07/08 - 07/15 | Iris Moon, Government Center (Arrival) and Planet Prismatica, City of Lunatia | top

Welcome to Prismatica’s hub, Lunatia, the city of your dreams! A bustling metropolis lush with bright lights, vibrant colors, luxuriant plant life, and all the conveniences of technology absent from your own world… It seems like paradise to all the uninitiated. After a quick tour of the city, new arrivals can find themselves getting cozy in their new homes.

 A  Settle in your new home at Level 2 to find new roommates and say hello to your neighbors! City officials will give you directions to the designated districts across Level 2 and instruct you to pick out a unit. Each apartment complex has a different aesthetic, some may look cozy, some stylish, and some bizarre. The free accommodations have a basic living space that can only fit two or three people at most in one unit.

Starter Chromaspace furnishings are provided which can be controlled with the touch of a built-in panel. Examples are color-changing curtains, transforming sofa beds, cabinets turning into tables, etc. Customizing your apartment or moving out will have to wait until you earn more chroma. Until then, why don’t you check out your new neighborhood or explore the city levels? Maybe your new roommates or neighbors can give you a “hand” with allowance for dinner.





You’re as Cold as Ice
07/08 - 07/15 | Level 2, Crystal Beach | top

Summer strikes Lunatia with record high temperatures as the city is wracked by an unnatural heatwave. Residents will feel the burn the moment they head outdoors, kissing their skin pink as it drenches them in sweat. For a hot and sticky day like this, it's the perfect time to head to Crystal Beach for a refreshing dip in the water. All sorts of new stands have popped up by the shore, selling icy treats and frozen cocktails.

The morning news recommends befriending those blessed by Cordis, who can keep people cool with their magic touch. They also warn of overheating machinery and electronics! Establishments and residences may end up dealing with broken air-modulating units if they use them too much.

Having cleared their names, Suzaku and Kaya of former *BTSB fame have decided to reform as a rock band duo called The Nine Tails after leaving their boyband roots. They will be performing their most chill new summer jam, “Fox Girl Summer,” while incorporating Cordis magic of their own to keep the listeners feeling cool and refreshed.

 B  Those listening to Kaya and Suzaku’s summer anthem might find their beats too chill to relax and party to. And by that, we mean literally. Ice may start to form around the limbs of happy local beachgoers, filling them with unfortunate shivers that will send them running into the arms of another Prismal to thaw. Even more troubling is that some portions of the oceanfront may also start to freeze, trapping some unsuspecting swimmers inside and leaving them in need of rescue. If anyone goes unnoticed, a Prismal lifeguard will be quick to rescue them.

In a panic, Kaya winks at Suzaku, who reassures his worried partner and ends their performance by summoning a mighty phoenix above the stage. Of course, it is only an illusion for the audience as Kaya thaws the partygoers and the ocean with his magic. Suzaku might have gotten carried away with their debut...






Boom, Badoom, Boom, You Got that Super Bass
07/08 - 07/15 | top

The heated beach waters have brought a large onslaught of aggressive super bass close to the shore. Needless to say, the boys with the booming system were not ready for the sudden and alarming increase in population of this particular fish. In response, the beach committee is hosting a fishing competition to see who can catch the largest super bass. They will be providing extremely durable fishing gear and sufficient bait to all worthy competitors, so come to the Crystal Pier with your best fishing know-how and try and break a record or two!

Due to the competition, job openings for lifeguards have become available. Their main task is to keep an eye on participants and the audience. They should be ready to pull them out in case they have trouble swimming back to the pier. Lifeguards will be provided official beach committee high-tech swimsuits (in the form of tankinis and speedos of your choice) that enhance their performance by allowing them to swim faster and breathe more easily underwater. In the dark ocean depths, they glow with patterns easily recognizable to the Prismal eye. They also accentuate the Moonblesseds’ assets very nicely.

 C  Although they are no different from sea bass in appearance, super bass are known for their monstrous strength and penchant for mischief. They like to fly in the air and slap whoever tries to catch them and their fellow fish with their tail fins. You think you like them better when they dolo? Think again. These fish will purposely grab a hold of something eye-catching such as rainbow-colored sea pearl or other treasures from the ocean and pull the unsuspecting fishers into the watery depths.





Put on Your Red Shoes and Dance the Blues
07/08 - 07/23 | City of Amegahara | top

The city of Amegahara is in preparation for the annual Vulpus Astra Celebration which is coming up in a few weeks. This year is special as the foxes of Amegahara have never celebrated this occasion with the dragons of Lyestellus, making it the first time all three cities in the alliance will be celebrating together. This is all thanks to the Moonblessed, who not only healed their lands but also brought the Prismals closer.

And so for this special year, the upcoming event promises to be an even larger and more extravagant affair. In order to address the extremely high demand for traditional dress and other materials needed for the celebration, many job openings become available in Amegahara. Among these are tailors, glassblowers, florists, and dancers.

 D  The tailors will be sewing traditional clothes, such as lovely-patterned yukata, kimono, haori, and obi. Glassblowers will create pearl glass plates, cups, and trinkets such as hair accessories and festive souvenirs. Florists will be heading to work at Inari Highway’s greenhouses, caring for flowers and putting together flower crowns, colorful bouquets, and floral arrangements to use for street and interior decorations. It is encouraged to make use of pearl glass vases!

Lastly, dancers will be auditioning for a group of strict Amegaharan foxes who will not shy away from hurling insults if you underperform. The traditional Amegaharan dance features many layers of intricate fan work that is difficult to master, or dancers can choose to take part in the more uproarious Amegaharan drum dance. Be prepared for long and grueling rehearsals after passing auditions, where you will be forced to partner up with one another to bend each other’s bodies as flexibly as it could then dance until every single person in the room has the movements and timings memorized perfectly. Moonlacing will keep one another from collapsing in exhaustion, but your bruised ego may require more tender care.

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deliveryhawk: (hehehe)

[personal profile] deliveryhawk 2020-07-22 11:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Takao will be taking Kise up on any offers for practice or hanging out. He is pleasantly surprised at how much he enjoys the guy's company. Things could have been weird, but somehow it's a natural flow, and he likes it.

Takao gives an honest smile, no devilish smirk, a sincere appreciation for the words. "You're right." And he does have to admit, at least he is not alone. He has familiar faces; this could be a lot scarier without somewhere to ask his questions that he can trust. He is sure he will worry about them but he can be grateful they are not here. All things considered, it would make his life harder and way weirder. Even if he does have to suffer homesickness because of it. It's better that way.

He snickers in amusement, "I know, I'm such an innocent guy. It's astounding I could be so devious!" It is perfect, and Kise is doing a fantastic job. He has a very grateful point guard here who will be repaying his kindness time and again.
sirnyxalot: (085)

[personal profile] sirnyxalot 2020-07-22 11:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[Zuko wouldn’t be the first overwhelmed teen Nyx has ever dealt with, and probably won’t be the last if he keeps getting himself caught in these...world..hopping? ...situations. Spending years fighting a war was one thing, but he learned the last time that there seemed to be an uncomfortable pattern of teen-to-twenty-something’s getting kidnapped away from home.

Honestly, Nyx is just glad nothing’s tried to kill them yet. Score one for the new world!

“Blessing” indeed.

He lets the silence stretch for a moment, watching the dancers time their steps to the drums. Someone gestures towards the two, inviting them to join in, but Nyx gives her a polite smile and shakes his head.]


I won’t say it gets better. Easier to deal with, maybe, if you don’t let the circumstances drag you down. Nothing quite heals the ache of the things you’ve left behind, though.

[Nyx was fortunate. He got to go back once. Just long enough to complete his duty. There’s nothing back there for him anymore, but he’ll never stop missing it.]
deliveryhawk: (what a dick)

[personal profile] deliveryhawk 2020-07-22 11:18 pm (UTC)(link)
"He learns what you teach him."

Though in truth, he does not know, he has never trained a dog. He just likes hassling Midorima, and now he has wet shoelaces, so you know, deal with it jerk. He can be huffy, watch him. Then he is arching a brow, looking at Merlin at Midorima. The rear car is here, of course, the rear car is here. Well, the work out is good for his legs.

"You seriously make him pull that big thing? That's cruel."

When he has his shoes in hand, he smiles at Merlin. "You look just like him with that look." and Midorima gets a dark glare. That was just rude. If he were not more concerned, making sure his shoelaces are okay, he would throw his shoe at his head.
deliveryhawk: (thats kind of embarrassing)

[personal profile] deliveryhawk 2020-07-22 11:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, now see that is more interesting than freezing like frosty "You're a singer?" He just gained a few interesting points for Takao, definitely not so bad to run into him. He likes anything or anyone that looks like they could be fun.

Active is Takao's middle name. He is a bundle of chaotic energy most of the time. His freezing is only adding to that.

"I guess it makes getting Chroma easy; I mean, if you're giving it, you're getting it right?" That just amazes him, sure he is a nice guy and will probably do the same once he is settled. He just figured more people would be reserved, so far, everyone he has seen (granted, he was familiar with both) have done some small touch that helped him out in that department.

He smiles, it's a little strained if only because he does not want his teeth to chatter. Takao reaches out, taking hold of Ren's hand, really intending only to shake, but it's so very warm, and his feels warm from the contact-making him sigh happily and hold it a second.

Then he realizes he is weird "Ah, I crap I'm being weird, sorry!" He shakes Ren's hand and pulls his back. Crap, now it's cold again but sighing like a schoolgirl at the touch of some guy's hand? He looks like a weirdo now.
punchpass: (Default)

Kuroko Tetsuya | Kuroko no Basket | Cordis

[personal profile] punchpass 2020-07-22 11:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Welcome to the Jungle
Sci-fi wasn't really Kuroko's thing, and he might have enjoyed this whole ordeal had he not been so uncertain about what they wanted him to do and the fact they didn't know how to send him back. He didn't like the idea of abandoning his team and friends in the middle of everything, but there was little he could do. Besides, the people of this dying world seemed to really need his help.

What he could do without was while exploring the quarters and resting on one of the odd sofas, was another of the 'moonblessed' attempting to sit down on the chair he was already occupying.

"Excuse me. This seat is already taken," He said, a rare moment of annoyance tinting his voice.



Cold as Ice

Kuroko was never one that was good with the heat, and this mystical crystal beach party wasn't going to change that. Swimming did look like a bit of fun, but he didn't really want to go out too deep into the water, especially with weird fish flying around.

This was how he ended up laying face down in the sand, doing a very good impression of a corpse with some small crystals of ice crawling up his foot. At least he still had his Seirin uniform.

Wildcard
[idk go nuts? Kuroko has a very low presence in his canon which means he blends in very well to the background and its very easy for people to not spot him or see him if they don't already know he's there.]
deliveryhawk: (too amusing)

Cold as Ice bb

[personal profile] deliveryhawk 2020-07-22 11:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Takao does not perse have his feet yet; he is still so new himself. But he has had a few good guiding hands and his run-in with what this beach-going around here can cause. So he makes it a point to check around the beach because, well, as Ren said, it would be nice to help people. Even just a pat on the back, he is not cuddling anyone else for a while, even if he knows them. He still remembers the kotatsu from "hell".

So he expects he may run into someone; what he does not expect is that he will see a Seirin uniform and a familiar figure lying dead in the sand? He is laughing before he can get close, crouching down.

"Oi, you alive?" He pokes Kuroko in the back with a finger. "Or should I bury you at sea?"

Now, this is chaotic and hilarious; Takao thinks he is about to have a real fun time. He will get around to offering chroma in the form of dragging or carrying the corpse-like Kuroko off the beach but first, he has to poke a little. It just wouldn't be him if he didn't.
winscenario: (twenty.)

[personal profile] winscenario 2020-07-23 12:14 am (UTC)(link)
[ Jim laughs and nods. ]

You're not wrong, it is. Although you're the odd one out, right now.

[ Just saying, fully clothed guy at the beach just seems a little weird, all the more so when he's drenched from head to toe.

He takes that hand for a shake nevertheless, smile turning a bit more playful when Jacob introduces himself. ]


Sir? You really must be my knight in shining armor, then. [ A wink. ] Captain Jim Kirk, likewise.
punchpass: (excuse me)

dabs at you

[personal profile] punchpass 2020-07-23 12:14 am (UTC)(link)
He let out a soft breath that probably would've doubled for a groan because he felt pretty horrible actually. Thankfully, Kuroko had enough energy to sort of turn over on his side so he could finally get a look at his rescuer.

"Ah. Takao-kun? Why are you here? I was enjoying the beach." Or attempting to before he passed out from the heat and then got stepped on by a partier.
winscenario: (twenty nine.)

[personal profile] winscenario 2020-07-23 12:20 am (UTC)(link)
[ Spock doesn't need to explain that, no. Jim understands all too well how the need for physical contact, no matter what kind, comes with its own set of complications for Spock. Which is why he's telling him to come to him when he needs help. He knows Spock will put off getting that close to anyone for as long as he possibly can.

At the warning he just shrugs, unbothered. ]


That's fine. I mean, what secrets do I have left to keep from you anyway?

[ Even the things he might not have shared with Spock in the past, he certainly doesn't mind coming up. So that's hardly a problem for him. ]
bloodspring: (pic#14140232)

[personal profile] bloodspring 2020-07-23 12:25 am (UTC)(link)
My life isn't a story written to be interesting for someone outside of it.

[The words are curt and stern as Louis lifts himself from his seated position on the ground, brushing off his knees. He's not angry. It's simply not worth it to be angry. If anything his eyes are more tired than before, looking at Hikaru, and while his earlier concern wasn't misplaced... it's draining, being with someone so unapologetically careless. It's a luxury the whole of his world lost in an instant, and while he should be glad for the other's utterly mundane world and utterly normal teenage behaviors, seeing his own honesty rewarded this way is—disheartening, to say the least.

... Still. He promised himself to never help halfway. Louis sighs, resolving to check in one more time.]


If you're feeling fine and don't need anything more, I'll be taking my leave.
brawlcreed: (Default)

[personal profile] brawlcreed 2020-07-23 12:37 am (UTC)(link)
What’s odd is they expect people to guard lives in their knickers.

[He can’t help being a bit pleased with himself, even if the flirting makes him guarded. He had a very disastrous bi awakening. But he covers with a tease]

Shouldn’t a captain be better in the water?
winscenario: (twenty five.)

[personal profile] winscenario 2020-07-23 01:01 am (UTC)(link)
Well, at a beach, yes. Easiest way to move around in the water, and deal with the heat.

[ And technically they're not knickers but he won't go too much into detail. He does glance down at himself and wonders if Jacob thinks Jim's actually in some form of underwear right now. ]

I am a fairly good swimmer, actually, just not against giant sea bass. Also, I'm Captain of a starship, not a sea ship.
inaurare: (Oh?)

[personal profile] inaurare 2020-07-23 01:10 am (UTC)(link)
It is possible. I never considered it-- the other way... [gesturing the reverse] But I've not seen it, either, to be able to rule it out and say it is impossible. Uncommon, perhaps.

They do call them moon blessings, though I'm not sure how apt a description it is...
sem_rik: (ohohohoho)

[personal profile] sem_rik 2020-07-23 01:10 am (UTC)(link)
[ Spock raises his eyebrows in bemusement. He also doesn't totally believe Jim, wondering if he's really thought it through, but at the same time... that's just how Jim is. ]

I do not know. That would defeat the point of a secret. Fortunately, it is my hope that the sensitivity is only toward emotions rather than memories. I suppose when the moon phase comes, we may discover something to the contrary.
winscenario: (twenty seven.)

[personal profile] winscenario 2020-07-23 01:27 am (UTC)(link)
[ Yup, pretty much what he means when he says that. He just doesn't really think he'll care no matter what Spock picks up on, and even if it's a secret, he's sure it won't be one he'll be keen on hiding from him. ]

I'm fine with that too. I'm sure you won't need to touch me to learn how I feel about you.

[ He's transparent enough on that front, too. ]
brawlcreed: (Serious)

[personal profile] brawlcreed 2020-07-23 01:38 am (UTC)(link)
[It is very hot, but Assassin training has him able to stand it. And sure Jim’s explanation makes sense, but Jacob’s still thinking of literally guarding lives. If he were fighting at one of Topping’s clubs, that would be different.

Jim’s declaration is met with a confused stare]


Is that some sort of flying machine?
winscenario: (thirty five.)

[personal profile] winscenario 2020-07-23 01:42 am (UTC)(link)
Ah... sort of?

[ Boy, that question can only mean one thing: Jacob must be from a time well before his own. Luckily, this place does have one thing that helps in explaining this to someone who's never heard pf space travel before. ]

Starships are vessels that can travel across space. Between planets, solar systems, across the galaxy. Kind of like the shuttles here, taking us back and forth between the moons? But bigger and able to travel farther.
sem_rik: (capt y)

[personal profile] sem_rik 2020-07-23 01:45 am (UTC)(link)
No, you are quite forward with your feelings. [ Both positive and negative, potentially the most emotional Human he's met. And that's really saying something. ]

Regardless, I will endeavor to make more acquaintances however long I may stay on this planet. [ So he doesn't take all your time, he means. Then again, he's not going to ask for Chroma until he quite literally can't take it anymore. So that's excellent. ]
rediscovering: (banished)

[personal profile] rediscovering 2020-07-23 01:47 am (UTC)(link)
[ "The ache?" It felt like there was a raw, gaping hole ripping through his core — forcibly and inexplicably shedding one's destiny didn't ache. It was white hot raging pain colored by abject terror at the unknown. The loss of the small control he did have in his situation at home — it was too much for one boy to grieve at once. He was ripped from his world right before the most important battle in one hundred years, the day before the fate of the world would be decided, as he saw it — and now he had no semblance of understanding in life at all, let alone on his role in saving his war-torn world. For the past three years, the pursuit of redemption fueled him all over the globe multiple times over, in some way or another; now there was nothing. He didn't even know if the battle had long since happened at home; who knows how long he was traveling unconscious in space, hours, days, weeks, even months? His father could be taking over the world as they speak, or even worse, his sister — the whole world could already be aflame right now, who knows — but what's worst is that, he was growing confused if that should even matter to him anymore if he's here, with all the conflicting things he's heard about this place. He felt no one could possibly understand how he felt. He was tired of good-intentioned strangers trying to comfort him with platitudes as if they're in the same boat cuz they're in the same place. Nyx was not the first to give him this kind of line, although Nyx's was the most bleak comfort he'd received, which struck Zuko as more credible, at least. He was just so angry at this place, whatever it was. Destiny doesn't stray this far off path, not to the point of sheer absurdity — no, his destiny has been interrupted at what felt like its most crucial hitch. And he's pretty on board about the idea of destiny twisting and turning and surprising you, lately, more inclined to question his place in the universe than maybe most, but this was too far. He was eating himself inside, mind reeling afresh, the wheels in his head turning so fast they were practically visible. It seemed the same thought processes just kept replaying in looped chapters all day long, each time presenting a new theoretical twist that landed him ultimately in mental square one, rethinking the whole ordeal anew. For hours. And hours. He was just mentally exhausted by this point, and had little tact left. Only raw nerves. ]

You don't know my circumstances. You have no idea what I'd be leaving behind. Don't patronize me.
winscenario: (twenty seven.)

[personal profile] winscenario 2020-07-23 01:48 am (UTC)(link)
Good, I'm glad to hear. I can always introduce you to a few people. Starting with Erik, obviously.

[ Also no, that is definitely not excellent, and Jim's absolutely going to freak out if Spock shows up at his doorstep with parts of him turned to crystal. ]
brawlcreed: (Stand)

[personal profile] brawlcreed 2020-07-23 01:54 am (UTC)(link)
[He thinks about this for a long moment. A lot of it is beyond his understanding, but he does know that advanced civilizations exist with powerful tools and technology. Maybe he should have paid more attention to Father’s lessons]

So... you’re one of Those Who Came Before?
seasoflight: (grin)

[personal profile] seasoflight 2020-07-23 01:57 am (UTC)(link)
[ The Exarch's surprise makes Felih laugh softly, squeezing his hand in return before leaning over to bunt at his shoulder. ]

Well, let's fix it, then. A new memory. And don't flinch like that- the water feels wonderful! Especially on a hot day like this.

[ Grinning and playful all over, he starts to trot further into the shallows, tugging his companion along with him. He seems completely at ease in the water, showing no hesitation, acclimating quickly to the cool sea- and relieved for how it soothes the overbearing heat he's been feeling. ]

Ah, it's wonderful... the moment I get deep enough, I'm sinking in completely. Then I can pretend the heat wave isn't happening. The tide is rather gentle at this portion of beach, too, so no need to fret about rough waves. Although, I admit I do like playing with the waves...

[ Deeper he'll tug his beloved Exarch, at least until they're about waist-deep, and then Felih just lets go and lets himself flop over into the cool, clear water. He comes up a moment later, thoroughly soaked and grinning, crouched in the shallow water and letting his tail sway to and fro with the tide. ]
accurately: (!?!?!??!?!!!?!!!????????)

Welcome to the Jungle

[personal profile] accurately 2020-07-23 02:02 am (UTC)(link)
After finding Takao wandering around, Midorima had decided that it would be better to take to checking out the welcoming center to see if anyone else showed up. After all, the last time people from their world showed up, it was a when it rains, it pours scenario and suddenly most of the Generation of Miracles showed up at the same time. If Takao showed up, he can't imagine either of the Miyajis showing up and having to deal with this on their own without attempting to assault someone and getting into trouble. Any of their other teammates would likely fair more calmly, but despite Midorima's callous attitude and that he would definitely be the least comforting person to find, he does actually care.

He hasn't found anyone in some time and decides to take a seat to wait out another 15 minutes before simply leaving his information (he cares, but he's not selfless, alright?) when he nearly sits on none other than Tetsuya Kuroko.

Usually he thinks he's not awful at keeping track of the phantom sixth man, but it's absolutely impossible to have any kind of expectation of him when he's not even aware he's on another planet. It's why when he hears his voice, he stands up bolt right with a loud:

"Kuroko!"

It's a miracle the Prismaticans even found him in the desert with how little presence he has. He should've sent Takao on this mission, not himself.
sem_rik: (the finger)

[personal profile] sem_rik 2020-07-23 02:13 am (UTC)(link)
[ Look, the crystal stuff is just for science, it's fine.

Anyway, he assumes Jim doesn't want him cuddling up to his boyfriend so takes that for what it is. ]


I look forward to it and to meeting anyone else you've come to know.

Actually... besides making connections, what else have you been doing on this planet? [ Maybe he wasn't strung out on looking for a way home but Spock kinda figures he just wasn't getting to know people. Yeah, Jim's good at that (really good at that) but he also knows that Jim gets bored. ]
accurately: (pic#12995074)

[personal profile] accurately 2020-07-23 02:20 am (UTC)(link)
"His mouth is too small to play tug of war with a regular rope toy."

So he uses shoelaces, since they're pretty affordable and he's trained not to go after them unless Midorima tells him to, at least. It's why Midorima's feet aren't under constant siege.

The idea of Merlin tugging around the full-sized cart is rather humorous, but Midorima doesn't laugh (if Midorima laughed, Takao would drop dead from shock anyway). Instead he just corrects him.

"You can purchase items from Lumi to recover items from home, but if they're above a certain size they get shrunk down. It is the perfect size for Merlin to carry one bag of groceries. If he can't pay rent, he can carry groceries."

Merlin gets a brief pat on the head with Midorima's right hand (he doesn't like petting with his taped left-- fur gets in the tape too easily and then he has to redo it). He ignores the glare completely and moves on to the next topic:

"Speaking of which, have you found a place to stay yet?"