hotel: hope

[shaft]

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[shaft]

I wouldn't call myself an expert, but you seemed quite serious most times. Focused on figuring out what was going on, and the like.

It's too bad.

[highestheim]

"Too bad"?

[shaft]

Yeah, you were only 14. Should've been allowed to do normal teen things instead of solving murders.

[highestheim]

Ah... well, it isn't as if my life back home was any better. I did experience some sense of normalcy once we'd saved our world, but... I think it's safe to say I haven't really known "normal" in a long time.

[shaft]

That really is too bad.

But hopefully one day. [ nudges him ] Maybe take a break after this and go to a beach.

[highestheim]

[ a wry smile ]

Are you speaking from experience?

[shaft]

I am. I have no regrets!

[highestheim]

Then maybe I can accompany you on the next vacation you go on. I'd be honored to travel with someone who has experience.

[shaft]

Absolutely. Can you handle sun though?

[highestheim]

[ raises an eyebrow ]

Do you think I'd burn?

[shaft]

I'm just asking to be careful.

[highestheim]

[ ...laughs ]

I'll be looking forward to a sunny getaway, then.

[shaft]

You should. Especially after being cooped up in this hotel.