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∞ 82: Waiting for the next step [action]

[Now that things have calmed down around the village and the rain from earlier in the week has dried, Albert is getting around to cleaning up his poor garden. Long-wilted white and blue moonflowers and morning glories litter his garden where trellises are propped up next to them, so he's pruning and plucking them out from between the growing flowers.

His horse is hanging around the house today, eating from a bale of hay.

It's a pretty idle scene on a sunny day. At least he's not closed up in his room, reading old books and drinking wine. That can be saved for tomorrow, when the weather's even warmer.]

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Of all people in this village, you needn't tell me to listen well. [But he makes a gesture with his hand for Caesar to proceed.]

I know. [He snickers a little. After a pause, he traces a finger along the line that represents the eastern wall on the map.] As you know, the first order of business was to take care of this old thing. That was a cinch - it hadn't sustained much damage due to the weather or, uh... other unnatural causes, so we didn't have to worry about it much. The random appearance of this building- [he points to C7] -was a bit of a hassle, but we worked around it, replacing that part of the wall, so everything's okay now.

As for the other half... [Caesar moves his finger to trace along the other line - it actually extends a bit further out than the one to the east.] We're not as close to the village here. Although it's unlikely, if more buildings showed up, it'd be troublesome to deal with. The trend of various entrances continues, however, there is a larger entrance to the west. With the majority of the forest sitting in that direction, closing it off too much would've been a bad idea. [He pauses again, thoughtfully, and then-] I think that's everything you need to know.

[Albert studies the map as Caesar goes over it.] We may want to consider speaking with the Malnosso about adjusting the borders if it becomes necessary, rather than them being destroyed should the village expand outward.

[He isn't fond with the idea, considering what surveillance equipment the scientists may put on the building.]

[Caesar frowns at the thought, folding that piece of paper up now and shoving it back in his pocket.]

Let's hope we don't have to. I'd rather it not be there at all if it comes to that.

Indeed. It's something we will have to talk about should the population increase. [He taps a gloved finger on his arm.] It will be awhile, though. Their recent changes have made room for at least another hundred residents.

Right. And it seems that more have left than shown up recently as well. At least we won't have to worry about it for a while. [He shrugs.]

[dryly] I'm sure that suits your work ethic just fine.

I think I've earned a nice, long break. [Caesar walks over to the stairs leading up to the house and drops off his bag. When he returns, he sits down in the grass near where Albert's working.]

After delaying your report as long as you did? I should be telling you to travel out to the desert fort for inventory.

[asdhflkja what. Not funny, bro.]

My sincerest apologies, brother. I meant to tell you sooner, but I was a little preoccupied. [You know. With being kidnapped. There was also the missing Flame Champion deal, but he didn't want Albert to know the other reason he was here.] Besides, I'm certain there's someone more suitable for a job like that.

Of course there is. [He looks down at Caesar.] But it would be a sufficient way to make you miserable.

Shut up. Is this about the sheets? I can bring them out here, if you like.

You can, can you? But you wouldn't, because that would require too much unnecessary work.

I wouldn't be so sure if I were you, my dear brother. I was thinking I could lay in the grass, but that might be more comfortable.

I do appreciate the times when you manage to prove me wrong.

Is that so? [He smirks and then... falls back to lay in the grass.] Well. Maybe some other time, then.

[Predictable. Albert just shakes his head, continuing on his maintenance of his garden. He wouldn't be surprised if Caesar manages to fall asleep on his lawn.]

[It's not laziness this time. It's the whole, "He'd actually be more annoyed than appreciative." thing. Caesar knows how you are, Albert. He'll lay there quietly for a moment with his eyes closed, twirling the flower between his fingers before he sits up suddenly.]

Hey. Do you need anything? You know, to drink or something.

[If he's going to make himself comfortable on his brother's grass and steal his brother's food, he should probably offer him some, too, after all.]

[He raises a brow at Caesar's question -- both because he's asking and because he's implying that he's going to grab something from the kitchen.]

...Water. Try not to make a mess. [Raine would probably find the mess earlier than he would.]

I know, I know, and no fires.

[He stands up, then, tucking the flower into the pocket of his jacket and heading into the house. BRB trying not to make a mess of your kitchen, Albert.]

[Albert continues watching Caesar as he walks off and disappears into the house; he doesn't start working again until he hears Caesar's footsteps fading away as he moves further into the house.

He's making himself even more comfortable. He contemplates once again why his brother is doing this, and why he's allowing it.]

[At least it's nothing too weird this time. Caesar decides not to cause any trouble, heading straight to the kitchen to get a glass of water. He gets some water for himself, too, but he drinks it in the kitchen so he doesn't have to take the glass outside with him (you know, in case he does fall asleep in the grass). He returns to the yard a moment later, holding the glass out to Albert.]

Here.

[And this counts as Caesar's good deed for the day. Week. Whatever.]

[Albert sighs as Caesar returns and holds out the glass, looking around briefly before removing his gloves to take the glass. The mark on his left hand is visible for a moment before Albert switches hands for holding the glass and putting his left hand in his pocket.]

Thank you. Nice to know etiquette wasn't completely lost on you.

[Caesar shakes his head.] Let's not jump to conclusions now. [He goes to reclaim his spot in the grass.] Though, I am surprised you let me inside the house without supervision. That's unusual.

Considering you have been in the house without me being around, you might as well have been without supervision. [He takes a drink of water.]