003 - video

[therightchoice]

[ Jesse's been around in Poly for a while . . . and he's starting to hate living in the clinic. Mostly because he's been used to live in a house mostly by himself when his parents are away to work during the day, and not being with so many people. But even then he's hesitant of asking for other places to live in, simply because of the memories of his parents warning him about strangers. It's stupid to still uphold that after being here for so long, but habits (lessons?) die hard. ]

Is there anther place than the Clinic that I can go to a place to live in?

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[hulkbusted]

I hear that minors get an allowance from the City for expenses and free rent. If you want a place, you should be able to get one in one of the towers.

[therightchoice]

Which ones?

[ There are a lot of towers. Or so he thinks. ]

[hulkbusted]

There are twelve housing towers. Do you want a hand? Or have you met anyone who might have a spare room? Being on your own isn't so good in this place.

[therightchoice]

No, I don't know anyone with a spare room.

[unflagging]

Ain't you a little small to be living by yourself?

[hulkbusted]

How about anyone you've met that you like and trust? If you find out what tower they're in, we can at least get you into the same tower.

[coyote_walking]

Plenty of room at the beach house.

If you don't mind living with a sometimes coyote and a wizard.

[universaltranslator]

The Welcome Center always has plenty of beds.

[therightchoice]

[ Like and trust, hah. Jesse likes some people well enough, but he doesn't quite trust anyone just yet. ]

Not particularly.

[therightchoice]

Nope.

[ 'Cause he's not a kid, don't you know. ]

[therightchoice]

[ !!! Beaches. ]

Where's the beach?

[therightchoice]

Yeah, that's what I meant. The Welcome Center. [ He the mun forgets the names sometimes. ]

[hulkbusted]

Okay. Pick a tower and I'll help you get a place to stay there and we can get you registered to get your minor's allowance.

Still, I'd feel better if you didn't have to do this on your own. Are you sure there isn't anyone here you feel comfortable with?

[therightchoice]

[ Man, Bruce, that's like asking if Jesse has any friends, and having no friends is kinda embarrassing despite the situation Jesse is in. So he shrugs in that particular way of young children trying to avoid a question. ]

It's just me here.

[hulkbusted]

I know that feeling.

[And he was pretty much a friendless kid, so he knows that feeling too.]

Go ahead and pick a tower. Maybe you can pick one near a store or restaurant you like? I'll help you get set up with groceries and whatever else you need, okay?

[unflagging]

[Of course he isn't.]

Okay--if you say so. I guess you're just short.

[universaltranslator]

Oh, I'm sorry. I'm afraid I'm not much help -- I'm kind of looking for a place myself. [Half-heartedly. She doesn't want to leave Chekov, but she really hates having Howl as a housemate.]

Do you have money saved up to move?

[coyote_walking]

A little ways outside the City proper.

[She handwavily explains where it is.]

How long have you been here on your own?

[therightchoice]

Alright. I'll do that. Thanks.

How much is the allowance?

[therightchoice]

My parents are short.

[ So that's not an insult, take that. ]

[therightchoice]

A month, I think? I lost track.

[therightchoice]

No. But Mr. Banner mentioned of getting an allowance for kids like me if I get a room.

[unflagging]

I guess that explains that, then.

[hulkbusted]

I don't know the exact numbers. Enough to take care of your necessities.

[coyote_walking]

Have you been in the clinic all this time? That's no good.